Particulate matter in desert cities contains significant amounts of mineral dust and soot. Mineral dust results from wind dislodging loose matter from the Earth’s surface while in regions, such as the American West, a significant fraction of soot results from wildfires. Mineral dust and soot affect climate through their effects on solar radiation. Mineral dust may scatter solar radiation, while soot absorbs radiation, warming Earth. Both mineral dust and soot have some effects on cloud formation. Our air pollution methodologies and results are presented.

Air pollution in desert and nearby metropolitan areas

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