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Shrubs are taking over the Arctic. Will caribou suffer?

Shrubs are taking over the Arctic. Will caribou suffer?

As the Arctic continues to warm faster than anywhere else on Earth, the temperature shift is driving changes in plant life, which can have huge effects on ecosystems — including important wildlife like caribou. Our science communicator Darius Mahdavi met with tundra researchers to learn more.

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