They used a special NASA camera and found that global leaf area had increased by 5 percent since the early 2000s.

他们使用了美国宇航局的一种特殊相机，发现自21世纪初以来，全球森林面积增加了5%。

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The number of upper-air stations had been increased to 138 by the fall of 1980 over the area.

这一地区高空站的数量至1980年秋已增加到138个。

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The area of Salinization land had increased of 24.24% from 1973 to 1990, this part of area converted mainly from natural vegetation and marsh reeds.

盐渍化土地面积从1973 - 1990年增加了24.24%，增长的面积主要来自于天然植被和芦苇沼泽。

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His office said the increase in land discovered to be under cultivation came about because the survey area had been increased, in an attempt to improve its comprehensiveness.

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By augmenting the drug's surface area, Rabinowitz had increased its exposure to air, allowing it to quickly escape the heat and vaporize without burning.

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But police said on Monday that they had increased their patrols, arrested 12 looters and had recovered substantial property in the area.

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