title: Climate modification by atmospheric aerosols.
abstract: Theoretical considerations and empirical evidence indicate that atmospheric turbidity, a function of aerosol loading, is an important factor in the heat balance of the earth-atmosphere system. Turbidity increase over the past few decades may be primarily responsible for the decrease in worldwide air temperatures since the 1940's.
mesh_terms: D000336:Aerosols; D000397:Air Pollution; D002980:Climate; D004219:District of Columbia; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006358:Hot Temperature; D013557:Switzerland; D014887:Weather
chemical_list: D000336:Aerosols