The nose knows: Allergy season here with a vengeance

Here's some unfortunate news related to climate change: The odd and severe weather we’ve been experiencing since last fall has put us in a vulnerable spot in terms of this year's allergy season.  And we can no longer escape to a location free of pollen and its effects on us, as this explosion has hit

Here's some unfortunate news related to climate change: The odd and severe weather we’ve been experiencing since last fall has put us in a vulnerable spot in terms of this year's allergy season.  And we can no longer escape to a location free of pollen and its effects on us, as this explosion has hit all corners of the United StatesAngel Waldron, spokeswoman for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation, says "We do know that climate change and warmer temperatures are allowing trees to pollinate longer than usual… Although people feel things are worse than ever before, it's actually because of the longer season. It's a longer time to endure."

Yahoo! News/The Associated Press, 5/13/2011

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