Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Seasonal Allergies Surge as Climate Change Intensifies

3/31/2025

37 2

Summary

Story summary

As climate change intensifies, seasonal allergies are hitting harder, impacting one in three adults and one in four children across the U.S. Pollen seasons are stretching longer and becoming more aggressive, with tree pollen arriving earlier than ever. To combat these challenges, experts recommend keeping windows shut, using HEPA filters, and starting medications ahead of peak pollen periods.

1 of 1

Story summary

As climate change intensifies, seasonal allergies are hitting harder, impacting one in three adults and one in four children across the U.S. Pollen seasons are stretching longer and becoming more aggressive, with tree pollen arriving earlier than ever. To combat these challenges, experts recommend keeping windows shut, using HEPA filters, and starting medications ahead of peak pollen periods.