Better atmospheric models for short-lived pollutants

Chinese and European scientists have employed state-of-the art chemistry and climate models to achieve a better understanding of key atmospheric processes. They also assessed computer models of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) and their long-range transport with the aid of ground-based and satellite observations.

The ECLIPSE (Evaluating the climate and air quality impacts of short-lived pollutants) project developed and tested emissions abatement strategies for short-lived chemical species in the atmosphere and quantified the climate and air quality impacts. The SCLPs involved included methane, aerosols and ozone, as well as their precursor species.

Further details: Better atmospheric models for short-lived pollutants