Aerosol− cloud interactions account for the largest uncertainty in current estimates of
changes in radiative forcing according to the most recent IPCC report. 1 The term “aerosol …

Aerosol optical depth (AOD) is widely recognized as a critical indicator in understanding
atmospheric physics and regional air quality because of its capability for quantifying aerosol …

Aerosol optical depth (AOD) has become a crucial metric for assessing global climate
change. Although global and regional AOD trends have been studied extensively, it remains …

Restrictions on human and industrial activities due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
have resulted in an unprecedented reduction in energy consumption and air pollution …

The near-surface temperature in Mediterranean climate-type regions has increased overall
similarly or more rapidly than the global mean rates. Although these regions have …

Long-term aerosol climatology is derived using Terra MODIS (Collection 6) enhanced Deep
Blue (DB) AOD retrieval algorithm to investigate decadal trend (2006–2015) in columnar …

Aerosol distribution at global and regional scales is one of the crucial parameters for climate
change assessment. The study presents global spatio-temporal variations in aerosol optical …

Understanding long-term trends in aerosol loading and properties is essential for evaluating
the health and climatic effects of these airborne particulates as well as the effectiveness of …

The long-term global distribution study of Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) has great
significance for air pollution control, forest fire prevention and climate studies. The global …

Human activities continue to significantly affect Earth's climate by altering factors that change
its radiative balance. These factors, known as radiative forcings, include changes in …