A study reveals that a decrease in air pollution causes an increase in global warming
Scientists have discovered a great paradox in nature – clean air drives global warming, while pollution keeps our planet cool. An international team of researchers determined that current pollution levels are 30 percent lower than in 2000, but global warming from carbon dioxide emissions has increased by up to 50 percent. Polluting particles, such as sulfates or nitrates, are known for their reflective properties and are commonly found in exhaust. The team, in a desperate move, proposes to use aerosols again, but uses a controversial type of geoengineering to do so. This method, called solar engineering, requires the release of sulfate particles into the stratosphere which in turn will cause reflective haze to appear around the world, reports Science.org. The study, led by the University of Leipzig, provides good news for human health – these particles are linked to millions of deaths each year – but is bleak for the future of humanity. Scroll down for the video While pollution has