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Climate Change Threatens Himalayan Rhubarb, Study Warns
Original: Climate Change Could Squeeze Out Himalayan Rhubarb, Study Warns
A new study warns that climate change could squeeze out Himalayan rhubarb, a plant valued for medicinal and culinary uses. Rising temperatures and shifting conditions in the Himalayas may shrink the habitat where the species can survive, raising concerns among researchers about biodiversity loss and the livelihoods of communities that harvest the plant.
Why now: A newly published study on climate impacts on Himalayan rhubarb is drawing attention to biodiversity risks.
Evidence
- Climate Change Could Squeeze Out Himalayan Rhubarb, Study Warns · Bioengineer.org
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