Poison Ivy Thrives in Changing Climate.

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Source: National Geographic
Poison Ivy Thrives in Changing Climate.
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Poison ivy is thriving due to rising carbon dioxide levels caused by climate change. The plant's noxious touch is becoming more potent, and its ability to adapt to changing conditions challenges our "plant blindness." Poison ivy can take on various forms, making it difficult to avoid, and its growth is expected to continue as carbon dioxide levels rise.

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