I was looking at a WebMD magazine yesterday and found an interesting little nugget about poison ivy. I need to do some further research, but here's a paraphrase of what I read.
Poison ivy seems to be benefiting from the increased carbon in the atmosphere. It now grows about 30% faster and stronger than it has in the past. The has lead to a strengthening of the oil in the plant that makes you itch like hell. Wait, here's the info about the increased carbon & urushiol (the oil that makes you itch.) Apparently my wanting to tear the stuff out by the roots is a REALLY bad idea. Just how in the world will I get rid of it? I'll read further.
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