Joshua trees may not exist by the end of the century

A study from the University of California Riverside has confirmed that Joshua trees are unable to adapt to climate change. Unless dramatic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are achieved, the iconic trees are not likely to survive beyond this century.  The researchers set out to investigate the findings of previous studies which suggested that global warming will have a deadly impact on the trees. The team also wanted to determine whether the trees have already been affected by climate change.  Millions of tourists visit the Joshua Tree …