Understanding Black Carbon and Avalanches

Black Carbon Black carbon is a major component of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and a potent short-lived climate pollutant. It is produced by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels (especially diesel and marine heavy fuel oil), biofuels and biomass. It has a warming impact nearly 1,600 times stronger than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period. Unlike CO₂, it does not...