"Threatened Beauty: DC's Cherry Blossoms Face Climate Change Impact"
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More than 150 cherry trees around Washington, D.C.'s Tidal Basin will be cut down due to daily flooding caused by sinking land and rising water levels. The $113 million seawall project aims to rebuild and raise the seawalls to combat the effects of climate change and protect the area from future sea level rise. The project will also involve planting 274 new cherry trees after its completion in 2027, including removing the famous "Stumpy" tree, which has become a symbol of perseverance and courage.
- 150 of D.C.'s cherry blossom trees will be cut down due to sea rise NPR
- Washington's Cherry Blossoms Reach Near-Record Early Bloom The New York Times
- Cherry blossoms burst into peak bloom in Washington, DC USA TODAY
- Preserving the beauty: Etiquette tips for cherry blossom viewing in DC WJLA
- DC cherry blossoms are officially in stage 5 WUSA9.com
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