New study says an earlier spring could jeopardize the Arctic tundra's ability to store carbon - Phys.org

Every year, when the long, dark Arctic winter begins its retreat, the tundra ecosystem comes to life.

Every year, when the long, dark Arctic winter begins its retreat, the tundra ecosystem comes to life. "It goes from this kind of stark, dark, icy desert, and then all of a sudden it greens up and yo… [+5207 chars]

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