Japan's most famous cherry blossom trees could disappear due to climate change
Climate change could cause Japan's famous Somei-Yoshino cherry trees to become extinct in some areas by 2100, a new report suggests. The Japan Meteorological Agency's study, which utilized artificial intelligence (AI), indicates that rising temperatures are causing sakura (cherry blossoms) to bloom unusually early, reported the South China Morning Post. The record-breaking warmer winters also prevent Somei-Yoshino trees from getting the needed cold period to blossom.