Earth Sciences

Long-range transport of South and East Asian anthropogenic aerosols counteracting Arctic warming

S. Fadnavis, S. M. Sonbawne, et al.

This groundbreaking study highlights how the Asian summer monsoon acts as a conduit, swiftly transporting aerosols from East and South Asia into the Arctic through the Brewer-Dobson Circulation. The research, conducted by Suvarna Fadnavis and colleagues, reveals the significant impact of these aerosols on Arctic radiative forcing and surface cooling, with East Asian sources showing potential to counteract warming in this critical region.