Plant gases can counteract Arctic climate change

Plant gases can counteract Arctic climate change Copenhagen, Denmark (SPX) Apr 06, 2016 - Plant gasses possibly dampen the temperature rise in Greenland. Plants emit compounds to deter pests or attract pollinators, and as a side effect particles are formed when the compounds interact in the air. These particles can contribute to the formation of clouds, which reflect incoming solar radiation, and thus prevent solar heat from reaching the ground and warming it additionally. Rese ... more

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