A Greening Arctic

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As the climate warms, Arctic tundra is getting greener.

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Shrubs take advantage of warmer temperatures and more carbon dioxide to grow, while

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Bacteria in the soil feast on previously frozen organic material underground.

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Right now, NASA researchers are flying over Alaska and Canada, studying changes in Arctic ecosystems.

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