Climate change: Aging of organic aerosols is caused by OH radicals
Friday, October 5, 2012 - 08:30
in Earth & Climate
Atmospheric aerosol particles have a significant effect on climate. Researchers have now discovered that a chemical process in the atmosphere called aging determines to a major extent the concentration and the characteristics of aerosol particles. To date, this aspect has not been accounted for in regional and global climate models.