Recent reports and studies have highlighted the impact of climate change on both the natural world and human health. Park staff and forecasters have warned that a warming climate is leading to an increase in pests and a longer allergy season due to higher pollen levels. Between 1990 and 2018, North American pollen seasons extended by 20 days on average, with pollen concentrations increasing by up to 21%, attributed to climate change. Warmer temperatures earlier in the year are expected to exacerbate hay fever symptoms, which include runny noses, itchy eyes, and a range of unexpected symptoms. Additionally, climate change is anticipated to drive significant shifts in urban wildlife across the US and Canada, with loons, coyotes, frogs, turtles, mice, and scorpions becoming more prevalent in populous cities.
North American cities may see a major species turnover by the end of the century @plos @PLOSONE https://t.co/StbQEGr2HB
Turtles, Mice, Scorpions May Become More Common In Major US Cities: Study https://t.co/cYaD0UCIbR https://t.co/ermCUsGrIW
The allergy apocalypse is here https://t.co/stypxX0dKN
The spring allergy season is here, and according to the CDC, 1 in 4 adults experience seasonal allergies. Dr. Louanne Giangreco offers some tips to keep in mind to help prevent symptoms.: https://t.co/g5GNrukihk
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Sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes. Spring allergies have sprung. https://t.co/X9ozwlOlcn
Climate change expected to drive shifts in urban birds, animals, bugs https://t.co/UcWP1hs6DF
US Cities' Cast of Animal Characters to 'Change Significantly' https://t.co/0PDhbnF1SP
As the planet warms, loons, coyotes and frogs are expected to become more prevalent across the most populous cities in the US and Canada https://t.co/eV8PZG601f
hay fever symptoms can be unbearable https://t.co/jLzWFrMxrM
It is commonly known that hay fever can cause runny noses and itchy eyes, but it can also cause a number of unexpected symptoms. 🤧 https://t.co/1PNKDbMyOT
Warmer temperatures occurring earlier in the year are expected to worsen hay fever symptoms https://t.co/jLzWFrLZCe
Between 1990 and 2018, North American pollen seasons became 20 days longer on average with pollen concentrations increasing up to 21% during the same period due to #climatechange. https://t.co/PFXvewJFFt
Warmer Winter Means Earlier Allergy Season https://t.co/UVWHwNlM4E via @KIMTNews3 #ClimateMatters
Anyone else have bad allergies right now?
More pollen could lead to longer allergy season, forecasters say https://t.co/nQa9dNrgkV via @masslivenews #ClimateMatters
In a warming climate, pests are on the rise, park staff warn visitors https://t.co/JNPGReGslL via @WFAE #ClimateMatters