Antarctica Goes Green: A Dramatic Shift Uncovered

Satellite images reveal Antarctica has become ten times greener since 1986, with vegetation on the Antarctic Peninsula expanding from 0.33 to 4.61 square miles by 2021. NASA’s Landsat data shows this greening boosted notably after 2016, sparking concerns about invasive species and ecosystem balance. Mosses and hardy plants like Antarctic Pearlwort are leading the charge, reminding us that even the coldest places aren’t immune to climate change’s green thumb. Scientists call for more research to manage this unexpected botanical boom.