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A new study finds that pollution and wildfire smoke particles can briefly warm the atmosphere for the first 48 hours after a surge before they cool it.
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Who
Professor Guy Dagan, climate scientist at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI)
What
A new study finds that pollution and wildfire smoke particles can briefly warm the atmosphere for the first 48 hours after a surge before they cool it.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:07:47 GMT · 2h 17m ago
Where
Hebrew University of Jerusalem ·
Why
Professor Guy Dagan conducted high-resolution simulations to observe how clouds react to a sudden increase in particles, revealing an initial warming effect.
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This finding complicates current climate models, which often assume immediate atmospheric balance and could lead to more accurate climate forecasts by reducing a significant source of uncertainty. The study suggests that the timing and duration of particle surges are crucial for determining their overall warming or cooling impact on the planet.
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