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Vancouver trees dry out as heat wave continues to take its toll

30 Jun 2021

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

British Columbia's unprecedented heat wave and drought-like conditions may be what is causing some Vancouver trees to shed their leaves this week, a scientist says.

CBC / Akshay Kulkarni

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