World War II bombing raids offer new insight into the effects of aviation on climate
Friday, July 8, 2011 - 12:30
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Climate researchers have turned to the Allied bombing raids of the Second World War for a unique opportunity to study the effect thousands of aircraft had on the English climate at a time when civilian aviation remained rare. The study reveals how civilian and military records can help assess the impact of modern aviation on the climate today.