Stories Related to 'sentinel Of Southwest' Saguaro Cactus Is Melting, Dying In Arizona Heat, Report Says

USA TODAY, Journal & Courier
Wed, 07/26/2023 - 2:59pm

With no summer monsoon rains, saguaro cactus' ability to survive is being tested as temperatures soared above 110 degrees for 25 days in Phoenix.

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