Why Less Pollution Means More Global Warming

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In a shocking twist, scientists have discovered that reducing air pollution is actually accelerating global warming. A new study reveals that as the skies get cleaner, clouds are becoming less reflective — allowing more heat to reach Earth’s surface. This unexpected climate paradox could mean our fight against pollution is also speeding up the climate crisis.  :fog: The research shows a nearly 3% drop in cloud reflectivity per decade over two of the planet’s fastest-warming ocean zones. Around 70% of this is linked to falling pollution levels. While cleaner air saves lives, it also means fewer particles in the sky to help clouds bounce sunlight back into space.  :light_bulb: Could “marine cloud brightening” — spraying seawater to enhance cloud reflectivity — be the solution? Or will it unleash even more climate chaos?  Watch the full video to understand the science, the stakes, and what comes next in the battle to cool our planet. WooGlobe Ref : WGA521830 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00What if fighting air pollution is actually making the planet hotter?

00:03It sounds crazy, but it's true.

00:05Scientists now say that by clearing the skies,

00:08we've accidentally made clouds less reflective,

00:10and that's heating up Earth faster than expected.

00:13See, when there's more smog in the air, clouds hold more tiny droplets,

00:17which makes them whiter and better at bouncing sunlight back into space.

00:21But as pollution drops, those clouds get darker and thinner, letting more heat in.

00:26Researchers studied two of the fastest warming ocean zones on Earth

00:30and found cloud reflectivity dropped by nearly 3% per decade.

00:34A whopping 70% of that change is caused by cutting pollution.

00:38The result? A dangerous climate paradox.

00:41We're saving lives by cleaning the air, but speeding up global warming in the process.

00:46So what's the fix?

00:47Scientists are now exploring marine cloud brightening,

00:50a method that sprays seawater into the sky to make clouds shinier without toxic pollution.

00:55But it's still risky, and could backfire.

00:58The race is on to cool the planet, without making things worse.

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