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Yes, you are seeing more poison ivy in CT. Climate change may be the cause. - CT Insider

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Yes, you are seeing more poison ivy in CT. Blame climate change.
CONTACT FILED: POISON IVY The notorious plant poison ivy winds its way up a tree at the Houston Arboretum. The plant contains an oil that causes a rather nasty rash and allergic reactions in some people. 6/8/02 Karl Stolleis/Houston Chronicle Karl Stolleis/Houston Chronicle

If you've been seeing more poison ivy while out walking or jogging, you aren't imaging it..

Unfortunately poison ivy is probably becoming more prevalent due to climate change. But maybe not for the reasons you think.

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