Maybe the problem is that many lack the training necessary to distinguish between sound scientific data, sensationalism, and fringe information?
Scientists warned that African bees had been imported into some countries and they were moving north. They warned that people could get killed by them if the people did not change their behaviours. The warnings were specific to southern states bordering on Mexican border.
Surprise surprise, it has been happening. Dozens of deaths in Texas from the little buggers.
The press and uninformed noisy fringe people start going on about "the killer bees are coming" and uninformed uncritical thinkers assumes it will impact on them.
Lots of maps of the killer bee spread are available. And when they arrive deaths occur. I think Canadians are safe for several decades though. Maybe.
Also the entropic end is coming! Be prepared! Only a few billions years left! Is also true. Just not worth worrying about.
Drug resistant diseases are on earth NOW. Drug resistant gono has been flagged in working girls in Japan. Oral drug resistant gono has been flagged in Toronto. Do you really think the ocean will magically stop the spread of the intravenous resistant gono?
Any one ever see a working girl in Japan and then come to Toronto?
The number of incurable STIs is growing. The number is growing and cases are becoming more common every year. Latex is your friend! Gift wrapping is your friend!
