Climate change is forcing the Rose Parade to import roses due to local growing difficulties.

Climate change is impacting the Rose Parade by making it harder to find high-quality roses due to extreme weather in Southern California, leading to the import of roses from countries like Colombia and Ecuador. Warmer temperatures globally are also affecting rose production. Float builders are noticing the effects, and one solution proposed is to hold the parade in spring when local rose growth is more feasible.

December 26, 2024
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