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Superbugs are scary. Recognize the threat then try to convince governments and people to fight or at least control them. Stop the big polluters first. >

Can someone explain this to me like I'm five? I don't really understand how pollution can cause superbugs. Did the diseases become amplified with pollution, or did the pollution actually cause it? >

As per the article:

The disinfectants, antiseptics and antibiotics that can help microbes become stronger are everywhere, from toothpaste and shampoo to cow's milk and wastewater. ...
... The UN report Tuesday said that pollution in the environment from key economic sectors has exacerbated the problem, namely from the pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing sectors, along with agriculture and health care.

If you know how they can come to be from general antibiotics overuse or similar, it's basically that but through environmental pollution. >

Man I hate it when the bugs are bullet-proof. Really makes me want some heavier weapons. >

What we don't know is what caliber bullet were tested on these bugs. Sure maybe they stood up to a .22 but did they unload an uzi on one yet? >

This is the best tl;dr I could make, original reduced by 82%. (I'm a bot)


A new report Tuesday said pollution is a key driver in the "Development, transmission and spread" of AMR, calling for urgent action to clean up the environment.
"With increasing pollution and lack of management of sources of pollution, combined with AMR in clinical and hospital settings and agriculture, risks are increasing," said the report from the UN Environment Programme.
The UN report Tuesday said that pollution in the environment from key economic sectors has exacerbated the problem, namely from the pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing sectors, along with agriculture and health care.


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