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Philadelphia's cherry blossoms are threatened by climate change

Climate change has led to rising temperatures and more precipitation over the past century, both in the Philadelphia region and across the state. These conditions can weaken Philly’s beloved cherry blossoms and make them more susceptible to disease.

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Climate change leads to earliest cherry blossoming on record

The famous sakura trees in Kyoto, Japan are blossoming earlier than ever before. Experts blame rising temperatures due to climate change.

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Early peaking of Japan's cherry blossoms laid to warmer March, climate change
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Early peaking of Japan's cherry blossoms laid to warmer March, climate change

The early peaking of the cherry blossoms in many parts of the country this spring was likely caused by higher temperatures in March and global warming, the Metrological Agency said.

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