Reacción a "Although reducing aerosol emissions improves air quality and public health, a study shows that it contributes to an acceleration of global warming"

The study indicates that approximately 50% of the recent acceleration in global warming can be attributed to the reduction of atmospheric aerosols in recent years. These aerosols, primarily generated by industrial pollution and maritime transport, exerted a cooling effect by reflecting solar radiation and altering cloud properties. As these emissions decrease due to air quality policies and public health considerations, that ‘masked’ cooling effect is reduced, contributing significantly to the observed warming.

It is important to continue reducing these pollutants, as they have a very significant impact on human health; however, at the same time, it is essential that they are properly represented in future climate models. In addition, a substantial part of the climate response is still unfolding due to the thermal inertia of the oceans, which delays the full manifestation of warming for decades. All of this underscores the need for more ambitious mitigation efforts.