Global dimming and energy efficiency
January 17th, 2006
Europe’s climate may depend upon a complex interaction between the emissions of pollutants from factory chimneys, forest fires, and energy-efficient actions such as the reduced burning of fossil fuels.
Polluted air results in clouds with larger number of droplets than unpolluted clouds, reflecting more of the sun’s heat and energy back into space. This reduction in the amount of heat reaching the earth is known as “Global Dimming”.
Entry Filed under: Environment and climate change
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