A study shows that global atmospheric dust -- microscopic airborne particles from desert dust storms -- has a slight overall cooling effect on the planet that has hidden the full amount of warming ...

RICHLAND, Wash. - Dust blowing onto high mountains in the western Himalayas is a bigger factor than previously thought in hastening the melting of snow there, researchers show in a study published Oct ...

Windblown dust delivers nutrients to algae on Greenland ice, darkening the surface and accelerating melting and sea level ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Plumes of Saharan dust traveling across the Atlantic basin from the coast of Africa are not uncommon for this time of year, but how do they affect weather across Tampa Bay? We spoke with ...

A recent post on our Weather Watchers Facebook page showcased a beautiful sunset, prompting questions about whether Saharan dust was responsible for the display. While Saharan dust can indeed create ...