A study shows that global atmospheric dust -- microscopic airborne particles from desert dust storms -- has a slight overall cooling effect on the planet that has hidden the full amount of warming ...

An experiment was conducted in the Agriculture Faculty Research field at the University of Kurdistan in Dehgolan with geographic coordinates of 35° 18′ 51.4296″ N, 47° 18′ 56.3616″ E, and altitude of ...

In this Review, we examine the impacts of dust, and of changes in dust, on global climate and climate change. We first summarize the various mechanisms through which dust impacts the radiation budget ...

Large-scale construction projects involving drilling and demolition create large amounts of dust, and teams must still face this working environment to meet project deadlines. It is possible to ...

A plume of dust is affecting air quality in Florida and may reach other Southern states soon. Here’s what we know about the potential health effects. By Maggie Astor A plume of dust that has traveled ...