In 1989, Hungarian climate scientist László Makra thought he had the flu. He had watery eyes, a tight throat, and endless sneezing—and it returned every summer. Years later, the true culprit emerged: common ragweed, a highly allergenic invasive plant from North America. Since then, Makra has dedicated his research to understanding how climate change reshapes pollen patterns.
His findings echo globally today: longer, more intense allergy seasons are becoming the norm. Rising temperatures, increasing pollution, stronger thunderstorms, and the spread of invasive species are all intensifying hay fever worldwide — and even threatening lives.
As allergies surge and the causes grow more complex, one thing is clear: climate chaos is literally in the air. Read More
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