Special Features
Black Carbon Contributes to Droughts and Floods In China
Black carbon particles are causing changes in precipitation and temperatures, contributing to droughts and floods.
Aerosols : What Are They and Why Are They So Important?" Aerosols play a crucial role in climate forcing and can contribute to both warming and cooling of the Earth's atmosphere.
Glory: Explaining the Earth's Energy Budget
An accurate description of Earth's energy budget is important for scientists in order to anticipate changes to our climate.
The "A-Train"
The A-Train satellite formation will consist of six satellites flying in close proximity.
Changing Our Weather One Smokestack at a Time
This article describes the effect of pollution on clouds and rainfall.
Every Cloud has a Filthy Lining
How the aerosols created by ship exhaust changes the structure of clouds.
Aerosols and Climate Change
Aerosols tend to have a cooling effect on the Earth's surface by reflecting the sun's light back into space.
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