Allergies
Climate Change and Allergies
Filed in archive Allergy: Research and Development , Hay Fever , Insect Allergies , Mold Allergy by ruth on August 23, 2008
A recent Newsweek article discusses the effects of global warming on the prevalence of different types of allergies. Ragweed allergies, which account for the majority of seasonal allergies that peaks around this time of the year, are expected to rise as studies indicate that rising temperatures and increased atmospheric carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels appear to encourage the growth of ragweed. These very same factors also appear to affect the increase in bee populations and mold growth, both of which are also allergens.

Interesting. And scary.

Read the full article here.

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