Aerosols, Climate, and the Hydrological Cycle

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Summary

Human activities are releasing tiny particles (aerosols) into the atmosphere that enhance scattering and absorption of solar radiation, which can lead to a weaker hydrological cycle, which connects directly to availability and quality of fresh water, a major environmental issue of the 21st century.

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2001-12-07
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Environmental science, Atmosphere (unit), Atmospheric sciences, Aerosol, Precipitation

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