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 […]