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A Blueberry Bush Tells a Climate Story | Burlington News
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For 141 years, one blueberry bush at Blue Hills Observatory has been quietly tracking climate change—one berry at a time. Since 1885, scientists have recorded the exact day the first wild blueberry ripens, revealing a clear trend: spring is arriving earlier, and so are the berries. This simple, human-observed record offers a powerful lens into how warming temperatures and shifting seasons are altering ecosystems—from disrupting bird migration to reshaping regional food traditions. While yearly fluctuations exist, the long-term pattern is unmistakable: nature’s calendar is turning pages faster than ever.
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