UK homeowners warned of early-emerging Japanese knotweed, invasive plant linked to climate change.

Homeowners in the UK are being warned to be vigilant for Japanese knotweed, an invasive plant that costs thousands to eradicate and can even halt house sales. It has emerged six weeks earlier than usual this year due to unusually warm weather, which has been linked to climate change. The plant has thrived in England and Wales' warmest February on record, with mild and wet conditions common.

April 01, 2024
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