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When the Canopy Turns Brown: Caring for Trees in Extreme Heat

In late June 2021, air temperatures in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia soared past 113°F in a heat wave unlike anything seen before. Hundreds of people lost their lives. Source: Earth911. ... <a class="cz_readmore" href="https://stage.greentv.com/when-the-canopy-turns-brown-caring-for-trees-in-extreme-heat/"><i class="fa fa-angle-right" aria-hidden="true"></i><span>Read More</span></a>

When the Canopy Turns Brown: Caring for Trees in Extreme Heat
When the Canopy Turns Brown: Caring for Trees in Extreme Heat
When the Canopy Turns Brown: Caring for Trees in Extreme Heat

🌍✨ When the Canopy Turns Brown: Caring for Trees in Extreme Heat

Why we’re watching: In late June 2021, air temperatures in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia soared past 113°F in a heat wave unlike anything seen before.

Hundreds of people lost their lives. 💚

In the weeks after, another impact appeared: evergreen forest canopies turned brown across an area as large as Rhode Island.

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🔭 What to watch next

  • 📌 Key signal: In late June 2021, air temperatures in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia soared past 113°F in a heat wave unlike anything seen…
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Reporting curated for GreenTV. Original reporting via Earth911.

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