Short Wave To Figure Out The Future Climate, Scientists Are Researching How Trees Form Clouds
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Nov 8, 2023 
Lubna Dada, an atmospheric researcher specializing in cloud formation, joins to explore the intriguing connections between trees and clouds. She discusses how trees release gases that transform into aerosol particles, impacting climate patterns. Dada highlights a cutting-edge chamber simulating Earth's atmosphere for precise experiments. The conversation also delves into how stressed trees emit sesquiterpenes, vital for cloud formation, and the significance of plant emissions in refining climate models. It's a captivating look at nature's subtle influence on our future!
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Trees and Cloud Formation
- Trees release gases that form aerosol particles, acting as cloud seeds.
- These aerosols, like a window during cooking, condense water vapor, leading to cloud formation.
Clouds and Climate
- Clouds play a critical role in climate regulation by either cooling or trapping heat.
- Accurately predicting cloud behavior is crucial for understanding future climate change.
Pre-Industrial Cloud Behavior
- Understanding pre-industrial cloud behavior is essential for accurate climate modeling.
- This baseline helps determine the human impact on cloud formation and predict future changes.