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Allergy season is here. Imgorthand/E+ via Getty Images

April 20, 2023

Allergy season is getting more intense with climate change – we’re creating better pollen forecasts to help

Yingxiao Zhang, University of Michigan and Allison L. Steiner, University of Michigan

Rising temperatures mean longer, earlier pollen seasons, but a bigger problem is what more carbon dioxide will do to the amount of pollen being released.

Common hazel dispersing pollen in early spring. Arterra/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

April 21, 2022

Achoo! 5 essential reads for pollen season

Jennifer Weeks, The Conversation

Pollen brings seasonal misery to millions of Americans, but it serves a critical purpose: fertilizing many kinds of plants, including food crops.

Ragweed pollen, instigator of headaches and itchy eyes across the U.S. Bob Sacha/Corbis Documentary via Getty Images

March 15, 2022

Pollen season is getting longer and more intense with climate change – here’s what allergy sufferers can expect in the future

Yingxiao Zhang, University of Michigan and Allison L. Steiner, University of Michigan

Rising temperatures mean longer, earlier pollen seasons, but the bigger problem is what carbon dioxide will do to the amount of pollen being released. A 200% increase is possible this century.

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