Research report 2006 - Max Planck Institute for Chemistry

Small particles with large effects on climate and health

Authors
Pöschl, Ulrich
Departments

Biogeochemie (Prof. Dr. Meinrat Andreae)
MPI für Chemie, Mainz

Summary
Aerosols are of central importance for atmospheric chemistry and physics, the biosphere, climate, and public health. The airborne particles influence the Earth’s energy balance, the cycling of water and trace gases, as well as the reproduction and diseases of biological organisms. Current investigations elucidate the relevant properties and mechanisms, especially for biogenic components.

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