Earth's atmosphere is getting less dusty. That could be adding to global warming
September 16, 2026
September 16, 2026
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 16 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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Earth's atmosphere is getting less dusty. That could be adding to global warming
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Key takeaways
* UCLA research shows that desert dust in the atmosphere has dropped about 10% since 2003.
* The dust has a slight cooling effect on the planet, and recent decreases may have played some role in hastening global . . .
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Earth's atmosphere is getting less dusty. That could be adding to global warming
*
Key takeaways
* UCLA research shows that desert dust in the atmosphere has dropped about 10% since 2003.
* The dust has a slight cooling effect on the planet, and recent decreases may have played some role in hastening global . . .