Poison Ivy is a Growing Threat Because of Climate Change
Climate change, driven by human activities, has far-reaching consequences, and one unexpected winner in this global transformation appears to be poison ivy.
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Climate change, driven by human activities, has far-reaching consequences, and one unexpected winner in this global transformation appears to be poison ivy.
Scientists expect poison ivy will take full advantage of warmer temperatures and rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Rising temperatures and carbon dioxide levels give the toxic vine the oomph it needs to grow earlier, bigger and itchier, scientists say.
Rising temperatures and carbon dioxide levels give the toxic vine the oomph it needs to grow earlier, bigger and itchier, scientists say.
The dreaded three-leafed vine is expected to take full advantage of warmer temperatures and rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to grow faster and bigger — and become even more toxic. Some New Englanders are seeing changes on the ground: a lot more poison ivy and a season that starts significantly earlier.