The article "Zoonosis emergence linked to agricultural intensification and environmental change" by Jones et al. reviews the scientific evidence on how agricultural intensification and environmental changes increase the risk of zoonotic disease emergence. The study, conducted by a multidisciplinary team, found that modern farming practices and intensified systems can lead to disease emergence and amplification. The expansion of agriculture into wildlife habitats, habitat fragmentation, and changes in biodiversity create opportunities for pathogen spillover from wildlife to humans or livestock. Examples include the emergence of HIV, Ebola, and Nipah virus, which were linked to human activities such as hunting, deforestation, and intensive livestock farming. The authors conclude that the rate of future zoonotic disease emergence will be closely tied to the evolution of the agriculture-environment nexus, but current research lacks the complexity and interrelatedness needed to predict and prevent these diseases effectively. They emphasize the need for a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to understanding and managing zoonotic disease risks.The article "Zoonosis emergence linked to agricultural intensification and environmental change" by Jones et al. reviews the scientific evidence on how agricultural intensification and environmental changes increase the risk of zoonotic disease emergence. The study, conducted by a multidisciplinary team, found that modern farming practices and intensified systems can lead to disease emergence and amplification. The expansion of agriculture into wildlife habitats, habitat fragmentation, and changes in biodiversity create opportunities for pathogen spillover from wildlife to humans or livestock. Examples include the emergence of HIV, Ebola, and Nipah virus, which were linked to human activities such as hunting, deforestation, and intensive livestock farming. The authors conclude that the rate of future zoonotic disease emergence will be closely tied to the evolution of the agriculture-environment nexus, but current research lacks the complexity and interrelatedness needed to predict and prevent these diseases effectively. They emphasize the need for a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to understanding and managing zoonotic disease risks.