Black Carbon
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Learn MoreBlack carbon is the fancy name for soot, and it is causing changes in the Arctic climate. It comes from the burning of fossil fuels. Studies suggest that black carbon is contributing to the acceleration of sea ice melting in the Arctic, and the loss of this ice would lead to more rapid warming and possibly irreversible climate change.
Media Details
Runtime: 2 minutes 38 seconds
- Topic: Geography, Science
- Subtopic: Earth Sciences, Environmental Issues, World Geography
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2015
- Producer/Distributor: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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