Plants move up mountain as temps rise, study shows
Monday, August 11, 2008 - 16:14
in Earth & Climate
Striking new research in the Southern California mountains suggests recent warming is behind a massive die-off and rapid migration to higher ground by nine different plants — from desert shrubs to white firs.
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