Unveiling the Impact of Trees on Climate Calculations

Scientists at CERN have discovered that trees release a type of chemical called sesquiterpenes, which are more effective than expected at seeding clouds. This finding suggests that trees play a significant role in cloud formation and could help refine estimates of the atmosphere before industrialization. The research also raises questions about the accuracy of climate models, as it may have underestimated the prevalence of natural aerosols from trees and plants. Understanding how trees contribute to cloud formation is crucial for predicting future climate changes and developing effective mitigation strategies. However, incorporating the physics of tree aerosols into climate models poses computational challenges. Further research is needed to investigate the interaction between anthropogenic emissions and tree aerosols in cloud formation.