You would think seasonal allergies are just that, seasonal. But climate change is already having an impact, affecting the length and strength of each season. In the US, allergies are typically caused by ragweed during the fall months (previously through…
Climate change doesn’t just make weather more extreme and unpredictable, it wreaks havoc on pollen season too. Here we explore the ways changing weather can impact pollen production and spread, and why new forms of pollen forecasting may hold the…
The increasing potency, length, and general unpredictability of pollen seasons worldwide means accurate pollen forecasts and reporting has become an essential part of seasonal allergy management for many. But the value of pollen data extends even beyond the traditional health…
While people living with allergies are unlikely to need a reminder of this, allergy awareness week helps draw attention to a condition that a large part of our global population contends with daily. From the perspective of businesses and organizations,…
As climate change makes pollen seasons longer and more unpredictable, allergy sufferers face a bigger daily health challenge. But to solve a problem we must first understand it: let’s explore what exactly pollen is, why it makes people sneeze and…
Allergy sufferers may have to brace themselves – researchers predict the US could see as much as a 200% increase in pollen this century if greenhouse gas emissions continue at the current rate, which may also cause pollen season to…