Global Dimming

[Extrafire]

The overall effect of the particulate pollution is to act as condensation nuclei and promote the development of cloud cover which does reflect more sunlight. This is an effect that has been measured in Europe and more recently in a study in Australia. It does result in more solar energy being reflected back into space.

The overall effect has yet to be determined. All particulate effects would have to be calculated for that conclusion, and as yet the asian brown cloud effect hasn't been taken into account in that regard.

 

[Cobalt_Kid]

I think there's more than enough science on this to be certain enough, same for Global Warming.

People like you are in the minority now.

 

[Tonington]

Maybe you should go back and read all the posts, because you obviously skipped most of them.:roll:

In response to his topic of global dimming I posted a study that showed the opposite effect from particulate matter from burning of biofuels in south Asia.

In response to a comment on the Sahara growing, I answered that it is shrinking.
Your points on the Sahara are valid, but then I never said that pollution was having any effect there. It was a separate comment on a statement that the Sahara was expanding, which was a response to my question on a previous post in regards to a comment on the sub-sahara.

Right, and the two are not in the same category. All over the map.

And dung is not biofuel, it is biomass. Not really that important of a distinction, but none the less.

I do enjoy reading the confidence you have that what you post is indeed the definitive answer on these topics:roll:

 

[Extrafire]

Right, and the two are not in the same category. All over the map.

No, they're not in the same category, but the effects of each counter the other.

And dung is not biofuel, it is biomass. Not really that important of a distinction, but none the less.

When it's used as a fuel, it's biofuel. When used as a fertilizer, it's biomass. The distinction is in the usage. Merely a matter of semantics.

I do enjoy reading the confidence you have that what you post is indeed the definitive answer on these topics:roll:

It's my pleasure to make your day more enjoyable.:smile: