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Nov 23, 2022 · Metrics. Abstract. Biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) affect climate via changes to aerosols, aerosol-cloud interactions (ACI), ozone and methane. BVOCs exhibit dependence on climate...
CO 2 and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap the sun’s energy, similar to the insulating properties of a blanket. 5. Global temperatures have been rising over the last 30 years, surpassing previously documented record temperatures. 6.
Apr 14, 2015 · For example, although other gases and processes can play a role, it is well understood that the rise in greenhouse gases is mainly due to the combustion of fossil fuels. As any student in chemistry knows, when hydrocarbons are completely oxidized the products that result are carbon dioxide and water.
- Vicki H. Grassian, Elizabeth A. Stone
- 2015
May 27, 2015 · The most notable changes are rise in sea level, changes in precipitation, drought, extreme weather events, and more. Chemistry is greatly involved in shaping many of these impacts. For example, aerosols are at the heart of radiative forcing and the precipitation issues.
- A. R. Ravishankara, Yinon Rudich, John A. Pyle
- 2015
2. Physical Drivers of Climate Change. KEY FINDINGS. Human activities continue to significantly affect Earth’s climate by altering factors that change its radi-ative balance. These factors, known as radiative forcings, include changes in greenhouse gases, small airborne particles (aerosols), and the reflectivity of the Earth’s surface.
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Oct 6, 2008 · Drivers of Climate Change Atmospheric concentrations of many gases—primarily carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and halocarbons (gases once used widely as refrigerants and spray...
Key Finding 1. Human activities continue to significantly affect Earth’s climate by altering factors that change its radiative balance. These factors, known as radiative forcings, include changes in greenhouse gases, small airborne particles (aerosols), and the reflectivity of the Earth’s surface.