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Spruce pollen blooms look ominous but are nothing to sneeze at

28 May 2019

Juneau, Alaska, United States

For those who suffer from seasonal allergies, spring means red eyes, mucus and fits of sneezing. This year, the Lynn Canal has seen a remarkable spruce pollen bloom.

Alaska Public Media / Henry Leasia

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