Satellite images show Antarctica is turning ‘green’ faster than previously thought

The icy landscapes of Antarctica are turning green at a faster rate than previously thought, researchers warned, a change that could spark dramatic shifts in its fragile ecosystems. Plant cover on the northern Antarctic Peninsula expanded more than 12 times over the past 35 years, a new study has found. Satellite imagery analysis by researchers shows that vegetation on the peninsula grew from less than one square kilometres in 1986 to almost 12sqkm by 2021. Watch more on Independent TV: The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: Find us on social: TikTok / @independent Instagram / X (Twitter) / Facebook / Download the iOS & Android