Dust on desert winds reduces air pollution

Study of Gobi sand blowing over east China finds air stagnates and human-made pollution rises when dusty winds die downPeople in China breathe more easily when dust-laden winds blow in from the Gobi desert. Paradoxical as it sounds, desert dust helps to keep human-made pollution down, a new study shows.Air pollution is a big issue in China, with hundreds of millions of people suffering from respiratory problems. An estimated 1.6 million deaths (17% of mortalities) a year are attributed to China ’s dirty air.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: China Deserts Pollution Meteorology Science Asia World news Source Type: news