Redwood forest ecosystem of northern California depends on fog to stay hydrated during rainless summers
Thursday, July 8, 2010 - 17:14
in Earth & Climate
As the mercury rises outdoors, it's a fitting time to consider the effects of summertime droughts and global warming on ecosystems. Complex interactions among temperature, water cycling, and plant communities create a tangled web of questions that need to be answered as we face a rapidly changing climate.