Mosquito Control
Summary
Clovis is trying a bold, new tactic to fight Zika: releasing millions of male mosquitoes that can't reproduce. The idea is to cut down on the number of disease-carrying females, but it's a big experiment to see if this bug-busting plan actually works.
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Impact analysis
This experimental approach could save money long-term if it successfully reduces mosquito-borne illness, but there's no guarantee it will work.
Everyone in Clovis could benefit from fewer mosquitoes and a lower risk of Zika, if this plan is successful.
No groups negatively affected
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