Climate change poses numerous hazards and risks that negatively impact the quality of life and the health of people, animals, and plants. Changes in ecosystems lead to a redistribution of species, including the spread of invasive and allergenic plants, which causes an increase in pollen allergies. These allergies are becoming a growing public health issue, as they affect productivity, quality of life, and increase healthcare costs. Climate change, such as rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns, creates favorable conditions for the spread of invasive plants that outcompete native species. The extension of the flowering season, leads to more frequent allergic reactions. The spread of invasive plants, such as ragweed, exacerbates these problems by further increasing the concentration of allergenic particles in the air and promoting the spread of allergies. Addressing these challenges requires comprehensive adaptation strategies that include mitigating the effects climate change, increasing the resilience of ecosystems and implementing specific measures to control the spread of invasive species. This can be achieved through an interdisciplinary approach that involves all relevant sectors of society.
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