Ragweed pollen has made life miserable for allergy sufferers in Europe, and it's likely going to get much worse over the coming years, according to a study published today. By 2050, airborne pollen loads from the invasive species are projected to increase by a factor of four — largely due to climate change — pointing to what the paper's authors describe as an "urgent" need for action.
The study, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, combines two models to predict the effects of climate change, land use, and seed dispersal on ragweed pollen levels across Europe. Using data on ragweed distribution collected from 1986 to 2005, the models show that pollen concentrations will increase significantly across Europe by 2050, with...
Ragweed is invading Europe, and climate change will make it worse
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