Antarctica turning green 'dramatically', trend accelerated over years, study finds

Antarctica's vegetation cover has grown significantly, increasing from less than a square kilometre to nearly 12 square kilometres between 1986 and 2021. The accelerated greening, driven by climate change and reduced sea-ice extent, highlights the rapid and concerning transformation of the Antarctic Peninsula's landscape, emphasizing the urgent need for further research and action to protect this vulnerable region.

Antarctica turning green 'dramatically', trend accelerated over years, study finds

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Antarctica's vegetation cover has grown significantly, increasing from less than a square kilometre to nearly 12 square kilometres between 1986 and 2021. The accelerated greening, driven by climate change and reduced sea-ice extent, highlights the rapid and concerning transformation of the Antarctic Peninsula's landscape, emphasizing the urgent need for further research and action to protect this vulnerable region.