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Lima's Fog-Oasis Trees Squeezed by Climate Change and Urban Sprawl
Original: Lima’s Endangered Fog-Oasis Tree Faces a Pincer of Climate Change and Sprawling City Growth
Peru's capital is home to rare fog-oasis ecosystems, where trees survive on moisture captured from coastal fog. Scientists report these fragile habitats are being hit from two sides: shifting climate patterns that reduce fog and water availability, and Lima's relentless urban expansion consuming the remaining oasis land on the city's hills. Conservationists warn that without protection, the endangered tree species and the unique biodiversity they support could disappear.
Why now: Reports of a rare ecosystem uniquely adapted to Lima's fog facing twin threats from climate change and the city's rapid growth are drawing attention.
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Evidence
- Lima’s Endangered Fog-Oasis Tree Faces a Pincer of Climate Change and Sprawling City Growth · Bioengineer.org
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