Japan Records Earliest <br />Cherry Blossom Bloom in 1,200 Years.<br />In Kyoto, this year’s sakura bloom took <br />place on March 26 and in Tokyo on March 22, <br />the second-earliest date on record.<br />The peak bloom dates vary from <br />year to year, but scientists warn that earlier <br />blooms are a sign of the larger climate crisis.<br />As global temperatures warm, the last spring frosts .., Dr. Lewis Ziska, via CNN.<br />... are occurring earlier and flowering is occurring sooner, Dr. Lewis Ziska, via CNN.<br />Experts also say warmer temperatures <br />could lead to a large-scale destabilization <br />of natural systems.<br />Lots of other plants are experiencing changes .., Chinese University of Hong Kong's Amos Tai, via CNN.<br />... and may have even stronger influence on the stability of their ecosystems, Chinese University of Hong Kong's Amos Tai, via CNN
