Scientists warn that quality of life could be severely impaired for people with lung conditions - with the effects accelerating with every extra fraction of a degree of warming
is increasing temperatures, which is pushing up airborne allergens, such as pollen, more of which are produced in warmer weather.
The changing climate is also fuelling more frequent extreme weather events such as heatwaves, droughts and wildfires, leading to extreme air pollution and dust storms, as well as heavy rainfall and flooding, leading to higher humidity and mould in the home, according to a study published in the“We are very concerned by these findings, as we are witnessing an unprecedented number of climate change extreme events this year,” Professor Zorana Jovanovic Andersen, of Copenhagen University,...
“The scale and frequency of extreme weather events in 2023 is just beyond our imagination.
She added: “People with asthma are especially sensitive to all climate change related exposures, hot and humid air, pollution episodes from wildfires, ozone exposure from rain and thunderstorms, humidity from rains storms and flooding. Asked if there was a big difference between 1.5°C or warming or 2°C – we are currently around 1.2°C – Professor Andersen said: “Yes, there are very significant and striking differences, with much more significant and unforeseen weather impacts at 3°C. We must prioritise policies and actions to mitigate climate change and slow global warming right now.”
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