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How aerosols brighten clouds — and cool the planet | Sarah J. Doherty

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The Role of Aerosols in Cooling the Planet and Uncertainty in Climate Warming Effects

The chapter delves into the complex relationship between aerosols in the atmosphere, their role in cooling the climate, and the public health consequences of particulate pollution. It explores the dilemma of reducing aerosol pollution to improve air quality leading to potential unintended acceleration of climate warming due to the uncertainty in the cooling effect of aerosols.

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