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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.