Here’s an interesting finding. The hydroxyl radical isn’t formed in the atmosphere the way that was thought. From The Brighter Side:
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change the way we think about air pollution. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, have found that a strong electric field between airborne water droplets and surrounding air can create a molecule called hydroxide (OH) by a previously unknown mechanism.
This molecule is crucial in helping to clear the air of pollutants, including greenhouse gases and other chemicals.
Hydroxide is known to affect the methane lifetime. This finding is bound to affect climate models in ways I can’t even speculate on.
Bullshit. The science is settled.
Dave Schuler: This finding is bound to affect climate models in ways I can’t even speculate on.
Only on the margins. OH doesn’t affect CO2 but does have an effect on methane. However, the concentration of atmospheric methane and its increase is directly observed.
Drew: The science is settled.
Just because an anomaly in the gravity of the cosmos is discovered doesn’t mean apples will start to fall up.
Note that Drew is the only person at this site who ever uses the term “the science is settled”.
Steve