Researchers model impact of aerosols over California: Findings may clarify effectiveness of regional pollution controls
Monday, June 3, 2013 - 06:30
in Earth & Climate
Aerosols are microscopic particles—like dust, pollen and soot—that ubiquitously float around in our atmosphere. Despite their tiny stature, these particles can have a huge impact on human health, climate and the environment. So scientists from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Colorado State University and the California Air Resources Board have set out to characterize the roles of various particles as atmospheric change agents on a regional scale.