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Do you still have green leaves on the trees where you live, do you think its wierd that they are still there and not fallen as they should of done by now,,,,
on some of the trees the leaves changed colour but are very slow on dropping to the ground is this part of global warming?

2006-11-13 02:38:52 · 20 answers · asked by dididdleydihi 3 in Environment

the trees which i am talking of where i live, are normally bare by now, an are not evergreens ... but wow what an amazing reaction to this question thank you all : O ))

2006-11-13 08:32:40 · update #1

20 answers

Don't know about the application of your question re: global warming, per se - all the scientists and smart folk are still wrangling on this one. . .

I DO KNOW that:
The leaves in my area are changing/dropping, more slowly than usual . . .
BUT -
This happened in this area in fall/'99, also - and was then followed by an incredible ice storm in late December - and then snowfall (record amounts) in January, 2000. Everyone here thawt it was due to the 'new' millenium arriving!

Who knows the correct answers to the question of the changing seasons? Apparently only the earth and universe . . .

2006-11-13 02:44:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Leaves stay on the trees as long as it's worth doing so.If there is enough light and warmth for the leaves to make nutrients for the tree,they stay. In the winter,leaves fall off the trees to conserve water.Some leaves don't need to fall .Some have a waxy coating to reduce water loss. Others are needle-shaped,so they have less surface area for water to escape from.Because trees with these kinds of leaves don't have to replace them every year, the leaves can be less efficient at producing nutrients and energy.Every year is different,with or without global warming.Wind and sunshine make a big difference.Why not make a note year after year of when leaves from particular trees start to fall,and when new buds start to open. Have fun,and enjoy the colours.

2006-11-13 03:06:22 · answer #2 · answered by jonal 7 · 1 0

I am not convinced yet
I always found it strange that summer was supposed to be June July and August yet September always seemed to be warmer than June. Nowadays October seems to be warmer than June
Over the last 20 years I have noticed a shift in the seasons. They seem to be moving later into the calendar St Patrick's day parades used to be bathed in sunshine 20 years ago and now you need 3 coats it's so cold and wet
On the whole I only see seasonal shift at the moment as a warmer dryer Autumn seems to be balanced by a colder wetter spring
The jury is still out however

2006-11-13 02:50:33 · answer #3 · answered by Yeah yeah yeah 5 · 0 0

It very well could be part of global warming..I remember years ago...all of the leaves so pretty falling on the ground..and the cars would drive over them and they would scatter. It was a pretty site. Now, there are hardly any leaves on the ground..it's odd. I think that the warmer climates are making this happen. I have heard that this coming winter is supossed to be rather mild..which I guess is good and bad. Depends on whether or not you like the cold/snow!

2006-11-13 02:43:10 · answer #4 · answered by Sara S 4 · 1 1

Looking out of the window now and the tree opposite is still full of green leaves

2006-11-13 02:56:19 · answer #5 · answered by colin050659 6 · 0 0

I live in South Devon so autumn usually hits us about three weeks later than it hits the rest of the country due to our naturally warm climate.
So no the trees are still green here!

2006-11-13 02:44:42 · answer #6 · answered by bluenose 4 · 2 0

Yes I think it is - I know where I'ved lived for past 8 years the seasons seem to be getting later and later. Now its out of sync by a good 4-6 I reckon.

2006-11-13 02:56:38 · answer #7 · answered by Evo 3 · 0 0

It's very strange. I've had the washing on the line today and it dried within an hour... That was freaky. You probably think no it's not . But where I live you stop hanging your washing on the line at the end of September..It's too cold to put it out usually.

2006-11-13 03:13:01 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

Yes its like that here, near Watford. The leaves are just starting to fall. Its nothing to do with the media invented global warming, its just a mild autumn so far.

There have been years when it snowed in May, so odd weather isn't that rare an occurrence.

2006-11-13 02:42:12 · answer #9 · answered by ashypoo 5 · 3 1

No, I live in the South and all of our trees have already turned. There was no delay this year. It was warmer a little later than normal, but now it is cold outside, about like it usually is.

2006-11-13 02:41:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1 1

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