The phrase "carbon particulates" refers to tiny particles made of carbon that are found in the air, typically as a result of burning fossil fuels. These particles can be harmful when inhaled and contribute to air pollution. Full definition
The study, co-authored by Greg Carmichael of the University of Iowa, also proposes that regional emissions of dark carbon particulates in south Asia could be contributing to the melting of the ice locked in the Himalayas. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
The externalities of fossil fuels are warming from carbon dioxide and health impacts of nitrous oxide, sulphur dioxide and black carbon particulate emissions. (watertechbyrie.com)
What is needed are practical responses to the range of greenhouse gas and their diverse sources — as well as to emissions of black carbon particulates. (watertechbyrie.com)