A study shows that global atmospheric dust -- microscopic airborne particles from desert dust storms -- has a slight overall cooling effect on the planet that has hidden the full amount of warming ...

It’s no secret that humans have made big changes to Earth and its atmosphere. But as greenhouse gases have built up in the air and our planet’s average surface temperature has risen, a lesser-known ...

Large-scale construction projects involving drilling and demolition create large amounts of dust, and teams must still face this working environment to meet project deadlines. It is possible to ...

New research from Pakistan shows that dust could reduce PV panel performance through the shielding effect and the “dust-temperature” phenomenon. The scientists tested two PV systems in different parts ...

Scientists in Romania have found that extreme dust conditions may cause losses of 45.35% and 38.14% in maximum power and short-circuit current under outdoor conditions for different kinds of solar ...

A plume of dust is affecting air quality in Florida and may reach other Southern states soon. Here’s what we know about the potential health effects. By Maggie Astor A plume of dust that has traveled ...