As the US welcomes the warming spring air, seasonal allergy sufferers are facing a daunting pollen tsunami that is leaving millions battling sneezing, headaches, watery eyes, and stuffed sinuses. Record-breaking pollen counts have been reported in cities like Atlanta and Houston, indicating a particularly brutal year for seasonal allergies. Climate change is exacerbating the situation, with pollen emerging earlier, in higher concentrations, and lasting longer each year. The rising carbon dioxide levels are directly influencing plants to produce more pollen. (Wired)
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