Researchers Develop New Method Using Aerosols to Track Climate Change

A Japanese team leverages long-term satellite data to understand shifting pollution pathways and climate impacts.

The study uses aerosols as tracers to detect climate change effects on transboundary air pollution from China.
Researchers analyzed 19 years of satellite data to develop a new metric called RAOD.
Findings indicate seasonal shifts in aerosol pathways, with significant year-to-year variations.
The new method offers a more accurate way to predict climate impacts compared to traditional models.
The study underscores the potential for more severe climate impacts than currently predicted.