Worldwide sulfur emissions rose between 2000-2005, after decade of decline

Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - 19:30 in Earth & Climate

A new analysis of sulfur emissions shows that after declining for a decade, worldwide emissions rose again in 2000 due largely to international shipping and a growing Chinese economy. An accurate read on sulfur emissions will help researchers predict future changes in climate and determine present day effects on the atmosphere, health and the environment.

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