Early Cherry Blossoms Peak Points To Climate Change

The video discusses the early blooming of cherry blossoms in Washington DC and Japan, highlighting Kyoto's earliest bloom in 1200 years. Scientists attribute this phenomenon to climate change, with a Columbia University expert pointing to urbanization and the heat island effect as contributing factors.

What factors are contributing to the early flowering of cherry blossoms according to the climate expert?

How does urbanization affect the blooming of cherry blossoms?