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Understanding the Global Plastic Pollution Crisis
Overview of Plastic Pollution and the Role of the Global Plastics Treaty Plastic pollution is one of the biggest challenges our world faces today. It affects our oceans, rivers, land, and even the air we breathe. Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste end up in the environment, creating serious problems for both people…
Continue reading →The Cleanest Air: Understanding the Pristine Air of the Southern Ocean
This article explores the relationship between mesoscale cellular convection cloud patterns and aerosol levels over the Southern Ocean, utilizing data from the Kennaook/Cape Grim Observatory. It discusses how open, puffy cloud patterns contribute to more substantial rainfall and reduced aerosol levels compared to closed, flat clouds, highlighting implications for climate models and our understanding of pre-industrial climate conditions.
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