Climate Jenny 2.15h ago

@DoomsdaysCW , another little something for #SolarPunkSunday ?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/25/nyregion/alpha-gal-meat-allergy-deaths.html?unlocked_article_code=1.WlA.Ey6k.NdPOVygFw5VF&smid=nytcore-ios-share

It Begins as a Tick Bite and Can Be Devastating. And It’s Spreading.

The incidence of alpha-gal syndrome appears to be growing significantly. Patients who are bitten can develop a severe allergy to red meat, and a few have died.

The New York Times
Show threadDoomsdaysCW5h ago
@ClimateJenny You know, I was debating whether to post about that on #SolarPunkSunday. Also, Alpha-Gal syndrome can make one allergic to dairy as well as red meat. I could live without red meat, but dairy? Ummmm...
Show threadClimate Jenny 2.14h ago
@DoomsdaysCW Same here. The main reason I think it’s important to be aware of Alpha-Gal is that it keeps people like me from having a false sense of security if they live in an area where the Lone Star tick is dominant. It doesn’t transmit Lyme, but it’s not benign.
Show threadDoomsdaysCW

@ClimateJenny Yeah, and #LoneStarTicks are migrated as far north as Maine. Lots of reports in #NewYork as well.

#TickSafety #SolarPunkSunday

2:33pmWeb
Show threadClimate Jenny 2.14h ago
@DoomsdaysCW Greetings from near the epicenter, which aparently is around Charlottesville VA.
Show threadDoomsdaysCW4h ago
@ClimateJenny 😱