The Patriot Post® · Ebola's Caused by What?

Did you know human activity is linked to the worst Ebola outbreak in history? At least, that’s one theory the federal government is promoting. “The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service posted on its website an article that claims Ebola is a ‘direct consequence’ of manmade climate change,” CNSNews.com reports. Specifically, the article pegs “deforestation and human disturbance” as Ebola’s main drivers: “Outbreaks are linked to long dry seasons … during which there is scarcity of food in the forest and all the animals, including fruit bats, feed on the same remaining fruit trees, usually fig trees. Human development, including logging and mining, road construction and agriculture, is increasingly cutting back on forest habitat and bringing animals and humans in closer contact, which can facilitate disease transfer.” Why stop there? Might as well add malaria and HIV/AIDS to the growing list of global warming causes. In truth, Africa would benefit by embracing capitalism and modern day technologies that help control and prevent pandemics. More…