What is Black Carbon ?
It is a residue of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and biomass
What is the recent news ?
It has been observed that its concentration in Gangotri glacier rose by 400 times in summer
Does white snow have good albedo ability ?
YES (dont think that its not black so less absorption or reflection)
What does Black carbon do to white snow ?
It reduces their albedo , warms the snow and fastens melting
What is India’s position in Black carbon emission ?
2nd in the world !!!
Does black carbon stay in atmosphere for long ?
NOOO (thank god) – less atmospheric lifetime