Saturday, 11 January 2020

Grass found growing around Mount Everest as warming climate melts ice

Grass found growing around Mount Everest as warming climate melts ice

Grasses and shrubs have been found growing in increased numbers around Mount Everest and across the Himalayas as ice in the area continues to melt. Scientists used satellite data to study the proliferation of subnival vegetation – plants which grow between the treeline and snowline – in the vast region.
Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/mount-everest-grass-shrubs-himalayas-vegetation-climate-ice-a9277916.html?source=Snapzu

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