Even high-altitude forests in Switzerland are now weakened by frequent droughts, making natural hazards more dangerous
Due to global warming, Swiss forests are now at a tipping point where summer droughts are overwhelming trees' tolerance and resilience, scientists have shown. That bodes ill for people in the valleys because forests form their first line of defense against avalanches, rockfalls,
Due to global warming, Swiss forests are now at a tipping point where summer droughts are overwhelming trees' tolerance and resilience, scientists have shown. That bodes ill for people in the valleys because forests form their first line of defense against avalanches, rockfalls, This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking insect. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.
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