Google is seeking approval to release millions of mosquitoes in Florida and California; plus, Valley fever, driven by the weather, may kill 1,000 people each year

About this episode

The episode discusses Google's plan to release millions of mosquitoes in Florida and California to combat disease, and the risks associated with Valley fever.

Google is seeking EPA approval to release millions of male mosquitoes in Florida and California as part of a plan to reduce disease-spreading mosquito populations. Also, the infection can be deadly and is driven by a particular type of fungus which lives in the southwestern United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics covered

• mosquito control
• disease prevention
• Valley fever
• environmental health
• public health

Keywords

• Google
• mosquitoes
• Florida
• California
• EPA
• Valley fever
• fungus
• public health
• disease

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Google, EPA

Places: Florida, California, southwestern United States

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