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Introducing the Late Bloom Index!
We are excited to unveil another new index of spring – the Late Bloom Index! Read more

Extreme weather events affect when plants flower and when insects are active
As the climate changes, there has been a significant increase in the frequency of extreme weather events like heat waves, droughts, and hurricanes. We know that increases in average temperatures affect the timing of plant and animal activities, but the effects of extreme weather events ... Read more

Trees damaged by late season frosts can see negative impacts for years
Many trees in the Northern Hemisphere are leafing out earlier as the climate warms. But with leaves emerging earlier in the season, there is an increased risk of damage from a late spring frost. Researchers used experimental and observational data – including thousands of records from N... Read more





