Climate Changing Poison Ivy's Potency

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Poison ivy, the scourge of summer campers, hikers and gardeners, is getting worse.

New research shows the rash-inducing plant appears to be growing faster and producing more potent oil compared with earlier decades. The reason? Rising ambient carbon-dioxide levels create ideal conditions for the plant, producing bigger leaves, faster growth, hardier plants and oil that's even more irritating.

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Climate Changing Poison Ivy's Potency

Although the data on poison ivy come from controlled studies, they suggest the vex...

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