Global Green Up Slows Warming

Scientists say the world would be even warmer if not for a surge in plant growth.

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NASA Earth Observatory images by Joshua Stevens, using data from Shilong, P., et al. (2020). Story by Kathryn Hansen.

Published February 18, 2020
Data acquired 2000 - 2100

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Aqua > MODIS

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Terra > MODIS