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PhD. Atmospheric Sciences, Sorbonne Universités Paris VI

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Sahara desert sand is finding a newer, quicker route to the Arctic, sparks global warming fears, The National Newspaper, UAE

Posted on October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 by admin

Desert dust is travelling to the Arctic at a greater rate than previously thought, a new study carried out at New York University Abu Dhabi has found., 10 October 2018

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