Dennis Clark, Author at Eos

Hazy clouds hover low above a large forest expanse in this blue-hued photo. In the distance, a temple sits atop a hill in the forest.

Chemical Conversations Between Forests and the Sky Affect Air Quality, Clouds, and More

by Dennis Clark 18 September 202618 September 2026

Trees release invisible gases that can create clouds, trap heat, and worsen pollution. Scientists are busy trying to unravel forests’ complex atmospheric contributions in a changing climate.

Dennis Clark

Chemical Conversations Between Forests and the Sky Affect Air Quality, Clouds, and More

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