Since 1980s, the Sahara Desert has shrunk by roughly 8% – 50% of Earth’s vegetated land has become significantly greener due to rising atmospheric CO2.

Since the 1980s, the Sahara has shrunk by roughly 8%. Satellite data show widespread greening, a pattern that is playing out across the planet.

Around 50% of Earth's vegetated land has become significantly greener, an area roughly three times the size of the United States.

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