Impact of East Asian Aerosol Cleanup on Global Warming Acceleration
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Summary
The reduction of East Asian aerosol emissions has likely contributed to the recent acceleration in global warming, unmasking the impact of greenhouse gas-driven warming. Earth System Model simulations show a significant global warming trend since 2010 due to the cleanup efforts in East Asia.
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East Asian aerosol cleanup is likely a key contributor to recent global warming acceleration and to Pacific warming trends.
Restrictions of atmospheric aerosol and precursor emissions in East Asia have contributed to the observed global surface warming acceleration since 2010, according to Earth System Model simulations isolating regional changes.
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