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Changes in tundra greenness between 2000 and 2021, based on satellite observations. Arctic-wide, most areas are greening—a sign of increasing plant productivity in a warmer climate. A few areas are browning, which points to competing local influences, including extreme events like fires. NOAA Climate.gov image, based on data from Matt Macander.