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Arctic trees multiply as sea ice retreats, signaling an environmental shift

Arctic trees multiply as sea ice retreats, signaling an environmental shift

In the Arctic, the expansion of white spruce is accelerating due to increased snowfall linked to sea ice loss, presenting new climate challenges.

Matt Simon reports for WIRED.

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white spruce are spreading north in Alaska
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These trees are spreading north in Alaska. That’s not good

White spruce trees are expanding into the Arctic tundra with stunning speed, with potentially serious consequences both for the region and the world.
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