Comment: Kyoto cherry blossom dates shifted by human influence

 It is interesting to see reports by the Met Office of how the dates of the cherry blossom In Japan have gradually moved earlier and earlier in spring until they are now 11 days ahead of what they were since records began 1200 years ago and how that this affects the economy.

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/press-office/news/weather-and-climate/2022/kyoto-cherry-blossom-dates-shifted-by-human-influence



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