Subnivium: Harsher Winters But Less Snow Are A Double Whammy For Plants And Animals
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 15:01
in Earth & Climate
If you are toughing out harsh winter weather, snow can be a relief. It's a respite from biting winds and subzero temperatures. But winter and spring snow cover in the Northern Hemisphere has declined in recent years, putting plants and animals that depend on the space beneath the snow to survive the blustery chill of winter at risk. read more