Even high-altitude forests in Switzerland are now weakened by frequent droughts, making natural hazards more dangerous

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Even high-altitude forests in Switzerland are now weakened by frequent droughts, making natural hazards more dangerousWorldPing
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Due to global warming, Swiss forests are now at a tipping point where summer droughts are overwhelming trees' tolerance and resilience, scientists have shown.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:00:06 UTC.

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