During the Black Death pandemic (1349-1353) scientists have found that lead levels in the atmosphere dropped to basically zero. An entire body of literature corroborates theories about how climate change creates conditions favorable to pandemics - extreme weather and changes in animal migratory routes being two of them.Īt the same time, pandemics give Mother Nature a much needed reset. What about you? Climate ChangeĬlimate change has been linked to introduction of new types of zoonotic (animal born) viruses. Here are a few areas that offer, I hope, forget-me-not lessons. The risk lies in forgetting everything we’ve learned, diving back into the worst habits of our pre-pandemic ways. We’ll spend the rest of eternity unpacking its lessons.

The past 12 months have tested us to a near biblical degree. She gives you the test first and then gives you the lessons. Experience, it’s been said, is a tough teacher.