Of course our blog community isn't making any assertions . . . We're merely here to serve the public trust, keep the holidays in our heart and share some of the more scintillating news that's emanating from mainstream sources.
To wit . . .
SKYFALL DROUGHT KILLS CHRISTMAS TREES IN KANSAS CITY!!!
Or at least that's the latest report . . . And maybe a reason why plastic trees might be necessary even amid so much damage to the Earth.
There's the info for those of us who trust the science . . .
"Adverse weather conditions like the lack of rain in the Midwest and fires in the Northwest have impacted local tree crops."
A glimpse at the global problem . . .
"This season, the hunt for that perfect tree is becoming a bit more difficult. A dwindling number of growers and a severe shortage of conifers — driven in part by climate change — means tree prices are soaring and sellers are shifting tactics, with some companies abandoning online orders, or ending tree sales altogether."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Christmas tree sellers in Kansas City play catchup amidst challenging conditions
Adverse weather conditions like the lack of rain in the Midwest and fires in the Northwest have impacted local tree crops.
Christmas trees - and the farmers who grow them - are vanishing | CBC News
Full-grown Christmas trees are difficult to source at a competitive price this season, in part because heat events and drought in the last few years have killed seedlings and adult trees in the Pacific Northwest. There are also fewer tree farmers, meaning those hunting for the perfect tree may have a hard time this year.
Climate change impacting Christmas tree supply
Many families are hauling out the holly this weekend, but devastating droughts might impact the selection of real Christmas trees.
Developing . . .
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