The rise of malaria in Africa is a subject of much debate. A new analysis emphasizes the influence of rainfall, but there appear to be few areas where climate has been a major driver of this change.
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Thomas, C. A changed climate in Africa?. Nature 427, 690–691 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/427690b
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