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 ...

The Journey of the World's Largest Dust Source The Sahara is the largest source of aeolian dust in the world, with annual ...

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 ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Plumes of Saharan dust traveling across the Atlantic basin from the coast of Africa are not uncommon for this time of year, but how do they affect weather across Tampa Bay? We spoke with ...

A group of U.S. scientists this week proposed an unorthodox scheme to combat global warming: creating large clouds of moon dust in space to reflect sunlight and cool the Earth. In their plan, we would ...

Dust and dust storms poses a threat to Californians' health, the state's agriculture sector and more. Among what the report explores is how climate change is expected to increase dust storms in ...

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 ...

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 ...