Black carbon (soot) is an anthropogenic aerosol with a lifetime of days to weeks after release in the atmosphere.

During a short period of time black carbon has significant direct and indirect impacts on the climate, the cryosphere (snow and ice), agriculture and human health.

Several studies have demonstrated that preventing black carbon emissions can reduce near-term warming of the climate, increase crop yields and prevent premature deaths.

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10.04.2022 / The Guardian / ‘Black carbon’ threat to Arctic as sea routes open up with global heating

04.04.2022 / Climate & Clean Air / PRIMARY SOURCES OF BLACK CARBON EMISSIONS