Global dimming is making Earth hotter. Over the past few decades, the planet has been reflecting less sunlight and absorbing more heat, in ways that are confounding existing climate models. The reasons behind this dimming are still unclear but a surprising culprit is emerging—the welcome reduction in global air pollution. As Earth’s temperatures continue to break records this year, what does global dimming mean for future warming?
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