Britt Hanson

Rising temperatures.

So, Maddie, not only is there more pollen being produced in general because of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, there's also more pollen because the longer warm weather lasts, the longer the pollen season.

So, Maddie, not only is there more pollen being produced in general because of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, there's also more pollen because the longer warm weather lasts, the longer the pollen season.

So, Maddie, not only is there more pollen being produced in general because of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, there's also more pollen because the longer warm weather lasts, the longer the pollen season.

Basically, higher temperatures are causing pollen to start growing sooner and then keep it growing longer. Ugh. Yeah. One recent study found that the pollen season in North America has lengthened more than 20 days from 1990 to 2018. Right.

Basically, higher temperatures are causing pollen to start growing sooner and then keep it growing longer. Ugh. Yeah. One recent study found that the pollen season in North America has lengthened more than 20 days from 1990 to 2018. Right.

Basically, higher temperatures are causing pollen to start growing sooner and then keep it growing longer. Ugh. Yeah. One recent study found that the pollen season in North America has lengthened more than 20 days from 1990 to 2018. Right.

You're not. Not at all. Juanita says that that's the capital B big factor, climate change. So let's take ragweed, for example. One study done in Europe estimates that by 2050, airborne ragweed pollen concentrations could be about four times higher than they are right now. And researchers say that climate change is one of the major contributing factors.

You're not. Not at all. Juanita says that that's the capital B big factor, climate change. So let's take ragweed, for example. One study done in Europe estimates that by 2050, airborne ragweed pollen concentrations could be about four times higher than they are right now. And researchers say that climate change is one of the major contributing factors.

You're not. Not at all. Juanita says that that's the capital B big factor, climate change. So let's take ragweed, for example. One study done in Europe estimates that by 2050, airborne ragweed pollen concentrations could be about four times higher than they are right now. And researchers say that climate change is one of the major contributing factors.

I'm the worst. So, okay, how about this? I'll share a bit of helpful allergy advice with you and all of our fellow allergy sufferers.

I'm the worst. So, okay, how about this? I'll share a bit of helpful allergy advice with you and all of our fellow allergy sufferers.

I'm the worst. So, okay, how about this? I'll share a bit of helpful allergy advice with you and all of our fellow allergy sufferers.

OK, so Juanita shared a few tips with me and I've been using them myself. So tip number one, if it's allergy season, do not sleep with your windows open. And if you like go out for a drive, keep your windows up in the car, too.

OK, so Juanita shared a few tips with me and I've been using them myself. So tip number one, if it's allergy season, do not sleep with your windows open. And if you like go out for a drive, keep your windows up in the car, too.

OK, so Juanita shared a few tips with me and I've been using them myself. So tip number one, if it's allergy season, do not sleep with your windows open. And if you like go out for a drive, keep your windows up in the car, too.

Exactly. So tip number two, if you are outside for any extended period of time, take a shower when you come home.

Exactly. So tip number two, if you are outside for any extended period of time, take a shower when you come home.

Exactly. So tip number two, if you are outside for any extended period of time, take a shower when you come home.

Yes. And lastly, tip number three, check the pollen count online. You can also download one of these apps that shows you the pollen count in your area. It's really helpful.