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Warming temperatures are driving Arctic greening

As Arctic summers warm, Earth’s northern landscapes are changing. Using satellite images to track global tundra ecosystems over decades, a new study found the region has become greener, as warmer air and soil temperatures lead to increased plant growth.

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On the Yamal Peninsula, greening is manifested as faster willow growth.
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In 2017, researchers built fences on the Yamal Peninsula to study the effects of climate change and reindeer grazing on willow growth.