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Almost all of France is now on maximum alert for pollen allergies

Only the north and north-west have escaped the highest risk level so far

Large increase in maximum pollen alert levels in France

There are now 30 departments on high alert, up from eight last week

High risk of allergies in southeast France

The national air monitoring network has issued advice for people allergic to alder, hazel, cypress pollen

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Pollen allergies: most of France on highest alert

Pollen from cypress, ash, hazel, alder, and mimosa is causing severe risk across most of the country

Map: South of France on highest alert for pollen allergies

Eight departments are on red alert due to the unseasonably warm weather

Map: Several areas of France on high alert for pollen allergies

Twelve departments of France have been placed on red alert (the highest) for ragweed pollen allergies by the state’s official air monitoring service

Almost two-thirds of France on high pollen alert after warmer weather

Maps show which types of pollen are currently present in different departments

France’s pollen season has begun. Here’s how to check levels near you

Higher-than-average temperatures have triggered pollen levels to increase across France

Warmer weather brings early pollen allergy alerts for most of France

The risk level is high in many areas and experts warn those with sensitivities to take particular care

Ragweed pollen allergies arrive early in France this year

The highly-allergenic plant spreads particularly fast in warm weather, and the higher temperatures this summer have accelerated its arrival

Pollen sensors show real-time data to hay fever sufferers in France

The devices detect fine particles and can be linked to a phone app, which will warn you when pollen spikes

Pollen allergies in France worse this year and set to intensify

Air and pollution experts have warned that global warming and the spread of invasive plants are expected to cause more severe symptoms in future years

93 French departments on red alert for pollen risk, to last weeks

There has been an increase in grass pollen linked to record-breaking temperatures this month

Plan against allergenic ragweed launched in south of France

The plant and its flowers, also known as ambrosia, can cause severe allergic reactions, especially in warmer weather – and it is spreading across France

Allergy alert: Birch pollen to arrive in northern France this week

The sunny weather will cause the pollen to spread from the north to the rest of the country. People with allergies can reduce the effects through various different measures

South of France on red alert for pollen

Spring-like temperatures see 13 departments put on alert for allergy-causing pollen, with advice issued to help by the national pollen network

Ragweed: the pollinating plant costing France millions

Ragweed pollen allergies cost the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region tens of millions of euros per year, and it is spreading further into France. But what is this disruptive plant?

New French study finds 32 toxic pesticides in the air

A new study into pesticides found in the air in France has identified 75 different substances, including 32 deemed to be “a priority [to investigate]” due to their potential toxicity and links to cancer and endocrine conditions.

Global warming behind France's long allergy season

Allergy season is starting earlier and lasting longer in France due to global warming, a specialist has warned.

New map: France on red alert for pollen allergies

The grass pollen count is high throughout France with many departments in the east and southwest on red alert.

French model gardens that trigger online pollen alerts

Hay fever sufferers in France have had it hard this year – a February heatwave brought early misery, before the double whammy of birch and grass pollen season struck. The Connexion visits one of the country’s early warning pollinariums