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Climate change is altering the smell of rain, scientists say
Original: How climate change is altering petrichor, the glorious smell after it rains https://www. scientificamerican.com/article
Scientific American reports that climate change is affecting petrichor, the earthy scent produced when rain falls on dry ground. The article explains how shifting rainfall patterns, rising temperatures, and changing soil chemistry are altering the compounds behind the beloved smell. Readers are sharing the piece widely, responding to its mix of nostalgia and environmental concern.
Why now: People are drawn to a familiar, comforting sensory experience being changed by climate change, making the science feel personal and urgent.
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- How climate change is altering petrichor, the glorious smell after it rains https://www. scientificamerican.com/article /how-climate-change-is-altering-petrichor-the-glorious-smell-after-it-rains/ # climatechange # environment # science # STEM · brainsmatter@mastodonapp.uk · 3
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