Unveiling the Impact of Biological Particles on Climate Calculations

TL;DR
Scientists at CERN have discovered that trees release a type of chemical called sesquiterpenes, which are more effective than expected in seeding clouds. This finding suggests that trees play a significant role in cloud formation and could help refine estimates of the atmosphere before industrialization. The research highlights the need to better understand the composition of a "pristine" atmosphere and may require adjustments to climate models.
Topics:scienceclimate-science#aerosols#climate-models#climate-science#cloud-formation#sesquiterpenes#trees
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