Best hope for saving Arctic sea ice is cutting soot emissions, say researchers
Posted by ScienceDaily: Oceanography News on 30 July, 2010
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Soot from the burning of fossil fuels and solid biofuels contributes far more to global warming than has been thought, according to a new study. But, unlike carbon dioxide, soot lingers only a few weeks in the atmosphere, so cutting emissions could have a significant and rapid impact on the climate. Controlling it may be the only option for saving the Arctic sea ice before it all melts....