By inmedia
Yes, you heard correctly. Just as the world seems to be reaching a general level of acceptance about the link between air pollution and global warming, New Scientist informs us that the blanket of smog that now covers much of India is being credited with reducing the effect of global warming in the region.
“India is losing out on sunshine because a cloud of tiny air-borne particles released by the nation’s industries hovers above the subcontinent, blocking light from reaching the Earth,” states the article. “Maximum temperatures, which occur during the day and are driven by sunshine, have risen by just 0.04°C because of the protective effect of the smog.”
Ah, the irony.
For more, read the full article here.
