Citation

Vautard R, Yiou P, van Oldenborgh GJ. Nat. Geosci. 2009; 2(2): 115-119.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1038/ngeo414

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Surface solar radiation has undergone decadal variations, producing global 'dimming' and 'brightening' effects, probably owing to changes in aerosol burden and clouds. An analysis of multidecadal data of horizontal visibility shows that the occurrence of fog, mist and haze has declined in Europe over the past 30 years.