An invasive insect species, the emerald ash borer (EAB), could wipe out 1.26 million ash trees in the U.S. by 2050, devastating urban forests in over 6,000 cities. Scientists warn that this could cost $30 million annually in tree replacement and damage. Urban areas with monoculture tree planting are at higher risk, as pests spread easily in such environments. Experts urge early detection and prevention to control EAB’s spread. With 82% of Americans living in cities, this tree crisis affects millions. Lessons from North America could help Europe, where ash dieback is already a concern. Future threats include Asian wood borers, which could cost $5 billion over the next 30 years.
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