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UW cherry blossoms expected to reach peak bloom Tuesday

SEATTLE — UPDATE ON MONDAY, MARCH 18: The University of Washington said Monday that 50-60% of buds at the Quad were in bloom, and peak bloom is expected by Tuesday at the latest. As spring approaches, ...
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UW cherry trees expected to reach peak bloom in April

SEATTLE — The University of Washington’s cherry blossoms are preparing to bloom. Cold weather delayed the blooming of the university’s iconic cherry trees, but the school’s arborist said that they are ...
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Trees remove more than 3 million pounds of air pollution in the Quad Cities each year

MOLINE, Ill. — Did you know that roughly 80% of the U.S. population lives in urban areas? These same areas are primarily dominated by pavement, buildings, and other infrastructure that holds heat and ...
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Tree leaves emerging much earlier than normal in the Quad Cities

MOLINE, Ill. — A strong El Niño helped the Quad Cities log its third warmest winter on record, followed by the warmest February on record. That wasn't all, though. We also managed to log the warmest ...
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U District springs into action with 3rd annual Cherry Blossom Festival

SEATTLE — As the cherry blossoms start to bloom, the University District kicks off its third annual U District Cherry Blossom Festival. In honor of the historic cherry blossom viewing on the ...