Cold War Data Reveals Soot Surprise
Soot emissions, a major cause of Arctic melting, were historically higher than previously thought.
Apr 2, 2015 5:00 AMNov 12, 2019 6:23 AM
A coal-fired power station belches smoke in Barentsburg, Russia. Soot from sources like this mix into the Arctic’s atmosphere and can land on the Arctic ice cap, causing the darkened snow to absorb more sunlight and melt, even in winter months. | Deadlyphoto.com / Alamy
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