Brown carbon is a significant contributor to aerosol climate forcing in the northwestern Himalayas

Environmental Science Processes & Impacts 2026

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Authors: Rahul Kant Yadav, Aditi Rana, Rajdeep Singh, Harish Chandra Phuleria, Sayantan Sarkar
DOI: 10.1039/d6em00140h
Cited by: 1
References: 105

Abstract

Brown carbon aerosols emitted from fossil fuel combustion and biomass burning sources in the regional vicinity are atmospherically transported to the northwestern Himalayas, leading to significant climate forcing.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols Atmospheric aerosols and clouds Atmospheric Ozone and Climate

Publication details

Journal / source
Environmental Science Processes & Impacts
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
28
Issue
6
Pages
1756–1775
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN