2021 satellite images reveal tenfold increase in Antarctic Peninsula vegetation since 1986, primarily due to climate change, raising concerns about ecosystem impact and global warming.

Satellite images show a dramatic increase in vegetation on the Antarctic Peninsula, with plant life expanding over tenfold from 1986 to 2021, largely due to climate change. This greening trend accelerated by over 30% between 2016 and 2021, raising concerns about its impact on local ecosystems and the potential for invasive species. The changing landscape could affect Antarctica's ability to reflect solar radiation, further contributing to global warming.

October 04, 2024
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