Earth is getting dustier, model suggests
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 - 17:00
in Earth & Climate
(PhysOrg.com) -- If the house seems dustier than it used to be, it may not be a reflection on your housekeeping skills. The amount of dust in the Earth's atmosphere has doubled over the last century, according to a new study; and the dramatic increase is influencing climate and ecology around the world.