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On Hot Trail Of Tiny Killer In Alaska.

Authors :
Egan, Timothy
Source :
New York Times. 6/25/2002, Vol. 151 Issue 52160, pF1. 0p. 2 Color Photographs, 3 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Reports that millions of acres of white spruce trees on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska are dead or dying because of an increased infestation of the spruce bark beetle. Views of botanist Edward Berg, who believes a succession of warm years in Alaska has allowed spruce bark beetles to thrive; Implications of Berg's theory; Affect of rising temperatures in Alaska; Role of global warming; Reactions to Berg's findings.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
151
Issue :
52160
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
6861249