Brown Carbon and Global Warming 2023
Black carbon refers to the particulates generated by the combustion of fossil fuels such as gas, coal, and oil. However, scientists believe that brown carbon, a lesser-known type of compound, may also contribute to global warming.
When discussing global warming and greenhouse gas emissions, CO2 and methane are frequently mentioned. However, brown carbon is another substance that scientists are particularly concerned about. These organic substances, also known as "tarballs," appear as aerosols and have the ability to absorb certain wavelengths of solar radiation.
The overwhelming majority of brown carbon originates from the combustion of biomass. It can, for instance, be produced by forest fires. In recent years, brown carbon has been the subject of numerous investigations.
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