Hong Kong's Kapok Trees Affected by Warming Climate

Hong Kong’s ‘hero trees’ lose their glory as climate warms

By Yan Zhao and Catherine Lai Hong Kong’s beloved kapok trees are not blooming the way they used to, drawing concern from conservationists who see it as a sign that nature is falling out of sync as the climate warms. Locally known as “hero trees” for their majestic appearance, kapoks attract large numbers of photographers […]

By AFP