Article 6R9SY New research suggests part of Antarctica greening faster than expected

New research suggests part of Antarctica greening faster than expected

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Parts of Antarctica are turning green at an alarming rate, according to new research. Scientists used satellite imagery and data to analyze vegetation levels on the Antarctic Peninsula, a long mountain chain that points north to the tip of South America. They found plant life had increased in this harsh environment more than 10-fold over the past four decades. Host Carol Hills explains.

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