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In Fairbanks, Alaska, spring happens almost overnight

NPR News · May 13, 2026, 8:44 AM

Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.

In many places, spring happens gradually. But in far-north Fairbanks, Alaska, birch and aspen trees often put their leaves out over a span of just 24-48 hours, a dramatic event known as "greenup."

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