Aerosols: Small Particles with Big Climate Effects
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In Brief: Aerosols are small particles in the air that can either cool or warm the climate, depending on the type and color of the particle. We often think of aerosols as spray paint, insect repellant, or similar substances sprayed from a can. But aerosols are actually small particles or droplets that float in the […]
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Aerosols: Small Particles with Big Climate Effects
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Tiny particles, big impact
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