Something weird is happening in the Mojave Desert. Joshua trees are flowering in late October and November instead of their usual late February timing. It might sound like a minor scheduling hiccup, but for scientists studying these iconic plants, it’s raising some serious red flags. I took this photo of a blooming Joshua tree in […]
California Lawmakers Pass Historic Bill to Permanently Protect Climate-Threatened Western Joshua Tree
California lawmakers have passed a historic bill (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act) to permanently protect the western Joshua tree, making it the first law in the state aimed at safeguarding a species threatened by climate change. The legislation, part of the state budget agreement, is expected to be signed by Governor Gavin Newsom and take […]
