One of the IPCC report's more dramatic predictions was that anthropogenic global warming (AGW) would cause the Himalayan glaciers to disappear entirely by 2035. Recently that date was shown to be entirely based on a mis-reported study by a single scientist who disavows that result (so much for the IPCC's peer-reviewed science!). But the IPCC stands by their assertion that global warming is responsible for the shrinkage of the Himalayan glaciers.
AGW skeptics have long asserted that there were many other possible reasons why the Himalayan glaciers are shrinking. One of the more commonly cited reasons was particulates in (mostly Indian) air pollution reducing the albedo of the glaciers. Now along comes a study, reported by Science Daily, says that's exactly the case.
This is interesting for two reasons: the direct findings of the study, but also the fact that it's being reported in the mainstream science press. I suspect that had this study published even just 3 months ago, Science Daily wouldn't have reported it at all, as it doesn't fit the AGW narrative.
But these days, it's cool to be an AGW skeptic...
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