 The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for improved understanding of how infectious diseases can be predicted and controlled. This paper reviews the current state of knowledge regarding the environmental factors that contribute to the spread of infectious diseases, as well as the limitations of existing epidemiological models used to predict the course of outbreaks. Environmental factors such as climate, population density, and urbanization can all play a role in the spread of disease, while epidemiological models often fail to account for the complexity of human behavior and its influence on the spread of disease. As a result, it is difficult to accurately predict the course of an outbreak using these models. However, by better understanding the environmental and social factors that contribute to the spread of disease, we can take steps to mitigate the risk of future pandemics. This article was authored by Mario Cacha.