How Climate Change Threatens Fall Colors

First sweaters, now leaves?  It's the beginning of fall, which traditionally signifies the coming of brilliant fall colors.  But as climate change drives major shifts -- such as higher temperatures and severe drought -- experts predict it could spell trouble for that annual burst of color.

Howie Neufeld, a professor of plant physiology at Appalachian State University, told LiveScience "climate change could dampen fall foliage by delaying the season, bleaching out red tones and ushering in invasive species."

How Climate Change Threatens Fall Colors