Climate Jenny 2.112h 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 thread3Jane Tessier Ashpool7h ago
@ClimateJenny @DoomsdaysCW oh no, how will they get enough protein? (Winks in Vegetarian)
Show threadLJ
@3janeTA @ClimateJenny @DoomsdaysCW it's more than the ability to digest animal protein. Some folks get sick around their pet animals, too. The proteins are in saliva, too.
6:55pmWeb
Show threadDoomsdaysCW7h ago

And my cat likes to drool on me. Ugh! I'd better be extra careful, since Lone Star Ticks have been found in Maine. TY, @LJ ! That's good info to know!

@3janeTA @ClimateJenny

#Ticksafety #AlphaGalSyndrome

Show thread3Jane Tessier Ashpool4h ago
@LJ @ClimateJenny @DoomsdaysCW whoa!