Farewell black spruce? How climate change and pests are reshaping North America’s forests

September 3, 2026 · 1:00 pm 1 sources

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• Farewell black spruce? How climate change and pests are reshaping North America's forests
  Phys.org · September 3, 2026 13:00
  More than 80% of North American forests could face greater threats from pests and diseases by midcentury, a University of British Columbia-led study finds. If global emissions continue unchecked, rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns could amplify tree pests and diseases across more…