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Health & Science4h 34m ago

For about two days after pollution from people and wildfires fills the air, the atmosphere may warm instead of cool, upending prior assumptions about how these airborne particles act in our skies.

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Who
Hebrew University of Jerusalem professor Guy Dagan
What
For about two days after pollution from people and wildfires fills the air, the atmosphere may warm instead of cool, upending prior assumptions about how these airborne particles act in our skies.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:59:00 GMT · 4h 34m ago
Where
Jerusalem ·
Why
Abrupt increases in aerosol concentrations can produce an initial rise in atmospheric warmth, despite their reflective properties.
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This new understanding that pollution may cause an initial warming phase before cooling could alter climate models and the interpretation of satellite observations, changing how researchers estimate the climate impact of pollution events.

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    For about two days after pollution from people and wildfires fills the air, the atmosphere may warm instead of cool, upending prior assumptions.
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