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Alpine peaks across Northeast U.S. and Canada are greening as shrubs move in

As of September 2026: Published the study

Dartmouth researchers analyzed 40 years of Landsat satellite imagery and found that alpine zones across the northeastern U.S. and Canada are turning greener. Vegetation increased significantly in 69% of the 35 zones studied, covering 88% of the region's alpine area.

Updated Sep 25