Rat populations are growing in cities around the world because of climate change. A new study explains why this is happening now and what we can do about it.

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Washington’s rising rat reporting trend was three times greater than Boston’s and 50% more than New York’s, the study said. Washington city officials did not respond to requests for comment.

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In the first study of its kind, scientists found a correlation between climate change and a rise in urban rat populations. A rat scurries across West Broadway in New York City. A study looking at ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rat infestation in many world cities appears to be soaring, especially in Washington, and a new study blames climate change, urbanization and other human actions. A first-of ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rat infestation in many world cities appears to be soaring, especially in Washington, and a new study blames warming temperatures, urbanization and other human actions.