The Changing Seasons: How Climate Change Affects Nature's Rhythms As autumn sets in across the UK, there's something different in the air. The days are getting shorter, the air cooler, and the leaves are slowly transitioning into their vibrant autumn hues. However, what you might not realize is that the arrival of autumn in 2023 is part of a broader trend – the shifting of seasons. Climate change is at the heart of this transformation. Research spanning the last 13 years points to a clear connection between climate change and the evolving patterns of vegetation seasonality, impacting everything from bud burst to leaf fall. Traditionally, meticulously recorded observations were used to track these seasonal events. Early records dating back to 1736 in the UK marked the onset of spring and autumn. Today, satellite data has become a crucial tool in monitoring these changes, helping scientists identify the beginning and end of growing seasons. Seasons on the Move Analysis of nearly ...