Cars Emit More Black Carbon Than Previously Thought

First time accepted submitter LilaG writes "Gasoline-burning engines put out twice as much black carbon as was previously measured, according to new field methods tested in Toronto. The tiny particles known as black carbon pack a heavy punch when it comes to climate change, by trapping heat in the atmosphere and by alighting atop, and melting, Arctic ice. With an eye toward controlling these emissions, researchers have tracked black carbon production from fossil fuel combustion in gasoline-burning cars and diesel-burning trucks. Until this study was published [abstract of paywalled article], gas-burning vehicles had been thought to be relatively minor players."

Re:Here it comes.

[circletimessquare]

canadian?

Re:Here it comes.

[lightknight]

Bah. I, for one, look forward to any sort of global warming, provided the warmest region does not exceed 160 F in the shade.

All I need are for those polar ice caps to melt, I am *this* close to having a beach on my front lawn. Mind you, we'll lose New Jersey & California in the process, but that may be a welcome trade (I get rid of Jersey Shore and the MPAA / RIAA in one go).

Who's with me?