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Greener springs are causing hotter, drier summers

For the first time, two phenomena that occur in different seasons are connected: the high temperatures advance and extend springs, so that the vegetation grows more intensely and absorbs more moisture from the soil. The consequence is much drier and warmer summers.

Climate change Climate emergency Dry summer Greener springs Josep peñuelas @en Peñuelas @en Science advances Xu lian