Human-made aerosols exert strong influence on the geography of rain
Friday, January 22, 2016 - 12:01
in Earth & Climate
While the effects of power plant emissions, vehicle exhaust and other manmade aerosols on air quality and public health are well-known, their impact on the climate is not completely understood. Scientists have shown that aerosols can lower surface temperatures either directly, by reflecting sunlight skyward, or indirectly, by increasing the reflectivity of clouds, but until […]