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science1 year ago

Oceans' Sulfur Emissions Significantly Enhance Climate Cooling

A new study reveals that oceans may cool the Earth more than previously thought, due to sulfur gases like methanethiol emitted by marine life, which create aerosols that reflect solar radiation. This discovery suggests that climate models have overestimated solar radiation reaching the Southern Ocean, highlighting the need for more accurate models. The research emphasizes the role of oceanic sulfur compounds in climate regulation, potentially impacting climate change policies.

science1 year ago

Oceans' Sulfur Emissions Play Key Role in Climate Cooling

Researchers have quantified global emissions of methanethiol, a sulfur gas from marine life, revealing it cools the climate more than previously thought, especially over the Southern Ocean. This discovery, led by scientists from ICM-CSIC and IQF-CSIC, highlights the significant role of sulfur aerosols in climate regulation and improves climate models by addressing a gap in understanding the cooling effects of oceanic emissions. The study suggests that methanethiol emissions increase known marine sulfur emissions by 25%, enhancing the accuracy of climate predictions.