Climate change is worsening allergies and asthma, and killing more people through severe floods and heat, according to a White House report.

According to the report, the percentage of Americans suffering from asthma has actually doubled over the three decades as the quality of air has decreased.

The warm temperatures have led to increased allergies. Moreover, extreme weather events such as droughts, heatwaves and heavy precipitation are increasing in duration and frequency.

The report on climate change has come out after Obama administration recommended a program that aims to decrease carbon dioxide emissions by 30 percent from power plants by 2030.

According to the White House, approximately 40 percent of the country's carbon dioxide emissions come from power plants.

The report has shared some disturbing facts and figures on the drastic effects of climate change: Lyme disease cases have increased, with 5 states reporting 50 to 90 extra cases per 100,000 people when compared with 1991 statistics, extreme heat exposure lead to more than 7,800 casualties in the U.S. from 1999 to 2009, and allergy seasons are extending due to warmer temperatures and more frost-free days.

The Americans are expected to benefit from the report by 2025: 3,700 cases of bronchitis in kids will be prevented, 310,000 lost work days and 180,000 school absences will be avoided, up to 130,000 asthma attacks, and up to 2,800 heart attacks will be prevented.

However, the coal industry has attacked the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal, disagreeing it will lead to skyrocketing electricity costs and massive job losses. According to U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the proposal might cost an average of 50 billion dollars every year till 2030.

However, the EPA says the program is worth 100 billion dollars in health and climate benefits, and will decrease electricity expenses by about 8 percent.