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Local biomass burning the cause of precipitation decline in southern Africa

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Biomass burning from cook stoves and agricultural practices is having a profound effect on rainfall reduction in southern Africa. Results fromĀ global and regional modelling demonstrate a 20% to 30% decrease in precipitation during the dry season, with local black carbon and organic carbon aerosol emissions being the main cause. Levels of black carbon can increase...