The underestimated cooling effect on the planet from historic fires

Thursday, August 9, 2018 - 09:00 in Physics & Chemistry

Historic levels of particles in the atmosphere released from pre-industrial era fires, and their cooling effect on the planet, may have been significantly underestimated according to a new study. Fires cause large amounts of tiny particles, known as aerosols, to be released into the atmosphere. These aerosols, such as the soot in smoke or chemicals […]

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