Researchers uncover disturbing culprit behind concerning 'ghost forest' phenomenon: 'Canary in the coal mine'

Researchers uncover disturbing culprit behind concerning 'ghost forest' phenomenon: 'Canary in the coal mine'

With an eerie name and ominous presence, ghost forests can be unmistakable signs of a rapidly shifting climate. However, researchers are pointing to another cause for their formation in North Carolina.   What's happening? As reported by Coastal Review, a team of researchers took a closer look at the forested freshwater wetlands along the Cape Fear River to find out. Like most forested freshwater wetlands in the southeastern United States, the Ca…