The great climate paradox: Drop in air pollution has INCREASED global warming by making clouds less

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The great climate paradox: Drop in air pollution has INCREASED global warming by making clouds less reflective, scientists warn
By Admin
November 6, 2025
 
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-15260801/climate-paradox-air-pollution-INCREASED-global-warming.html

By SHIVALI BEST,

Scientists have been faced with a huge dilemma, as research reveals that reducing air pollution has increased global warming.

While smog kills millions of people every year, it also whitens clouds – making them more reflective.

So by slashing air pollution, we’re inadvertently diminishing the brightness of clouds, which are key regulators of global temperature.

https://www.climatedepot.com/2025/11/06/the-great-climate-paradox-drop-in-air-pollution-has-increased-global-warming-by-making-clouds-less-reflective-scientists-warn/

[rangerrebew]

As a kid some 70 years ago in Michigan, I can attest to the fact it was much cooler and cloudier, factory smoke and smell, polluted waterways, etc., the weather noticeably different.  Weeks on end without seeing blue skies, rain showers and drizzle, and fog were common.  Now it's weeks without rain, scattered clouds, and increased heat.  Yes, it has changed.