Hong Kong, April 1, 2026 (AFP) - Hong Kong's 'hero trees' lose their glory as climate warms

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Hong Kong's beloved kapok trees are not blooming the way they used to, drawing concern from conservationists who see it as a sign that nature is falling out of sync as the climate warms. Locally known as "hero trees" for their majestic appearance, kapoks attract large numbers of photographers every spring when their bright red flowers bloom on otherwise bare branches. But that contrast has been fading in recent years as leaves that should have b......

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