People with lung conditions are among those most at risk from the changing climate, a group of respiratory experts has said.
They are calling for urgent action to stop climate change and reduce air pollution.
High temperatures, changing weather patterns, an increase in pollen and other allergens as well as wildfires, dust storms and fossil fuel-based traffic all exacerbate existing respiratory conditions or can create new ones.
My hay-fever and asthma has certainly gotten worse over the last few years, I know that much for damn sure.