ship tracks (IMAGE)
Caption
The streaks in this satellite image are from ships, which release sulfur dioxide that forms sulfate aerosols in the atmosphere. These aerosols, considered harmful to human and environmental health, reflect sunlight and make clouds more reflective as a whole. Reducing pollution, although critical, has reduced the amount of sunlight that gets reflected and accelerated warming, a new University of Washington study shows.
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NASA
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