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Received — 16 July 2026 ⏭
Received — 4 June 2026 ⏭

Urban Light Pollution Might Be Worsening Allergies

✇NYT - Energy & Environment
By: Marta Zaraska
4 June 2026 at 21:12
Light pollution prompts plants to shed pollen longer and stronger, according to new research.

© Amir Hamja for The New York Times

A study found that trees in cities with brighter lights start producing pollen earlier in the spring and finish later in the fall, adding up to 130 days per year to the allergy season.
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