Last, but by no means least, beyond its effects on climate, high latitude afforestation can harm Arctic biodiversity and ...

Tundra describes the Arctic’s tree-less plains, where shrubs, grasses, and mosses grow and take in carbon dioxide through photosynthesis. Plants eventually release that CO2 back into the ...

The affects are challenging plants and animals that people depend on. Our 2024 Arctic Report Card continues to ring the alarm bell, reminding everyone that minimizing future risk — in the Arctic ...

Today, the study area is a mixture of drier tundra with substantial plant growth ... the highest temperature ever recorded above the Arctic Circle at 38°C, while the lowest temperature recorded ...