"in recent years" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it to denote a period of time from the present to the past. For example, "In recent years, there has been a noticeable decrease in air pollution.".
In recent years "St.
In recent years, the….
In recent years, infections have risen dramatically.
In recent years, attention has been slight.
In recent years tensions have worsened.
In recent years, we've become friends.
In recent years, that word has faded.
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