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Aerial view of dead spruce trees in forest

The heat and drought in Europe will lead to a huge wave of tree deaths

9 September 2022

Even though rain has returned to some parts of Europe, the severe heat and drought this summer will kill many trees over the next two or three years

Trees are dying at increasing rates in forests across Europe

Trees are dying at increasing rates in forests across Europe

15 November 2021

Annual mortality rates are rising for all major tree species in Europe, which means forests will soak up less carbon and wildfire risks will increase

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