A look at enzyme evolution suggests life figured out how to use oxygen long before…
Browsing: Atmospheric Chemistry
Atmospheric chemistry is the scientific study of the chemical composition of the Earth’s atmosphere and the reactions and processes that drive the changes in this composition. It is a branch of atmospheric sciences which combines elements of meteorology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science. Atmospheric chemists investigate how natural processes like volcanic eruptions, and human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels, contribute to the chemical and physical properties of the atmosphere. Key areas of research include the study of air pollutants, ozone depletion, greenhouse gases, and the effects of various chemicals on the climate and weather patterns. Understanding atmospheric chemistry is crucial for addressing environmental challenges like air pollution and climate change, helping to develop strategies to manage and mitigate human impacts on the environment.
PAHs from pollution sources like coal plants degrade in sunlight into potentially more toxic by-products. …
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Canadian research uses ancient lake sediments to extend climate record. Taking…
Surprising glacial and nearly ice-free periods in last 66 million years. New research by Rutgers…
Study adds to evidence showing effectiveness of Montreal Protocol. Chemicals that deplete Earth’s protective ozone…
Recovering and safely destroying the sources of these chemicals could speed ozone recovery and reduce…
https://youtu.be/SjGOmU8VnEk Ancient air samples from one of Antarctica’s snowiest ice core sites may add a…
First study to combine 3D climate modeling with chemistry explores M dwarf planets. This study…
Liquid metal catalysts show great promise for capturing carbon and cleaning up pollutants, requiring so…
A Dartmouth-led study examining carbon stocks in an actively managed mixed wood forest in New…
For the first time, researchers have measured how the production of algae and the Earth’s…
A new study from MIT shows that the effects of smaller eruptions have been underestimated…
Using the Aerosol Interaction and Dynamics in the Atmosphere facility in Germany, researchers were able…