{"id":46004,"date":"2026-02-04T20:24:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T14:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=46004"},"modified":"2026-02-04T20:24:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T14:54:26","slug":"veerabhadran-ramanathan-crafoord-prize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/veerabhadran-ramanathan-crafoord-prize\/","title":{"rendered":"Veerabhadran Ramanathan Crafoord Prize 2026: Indian Scientist\u2019s Climate Change Breakthrough"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/veerabhadran-ramanathan-crafoord-prize\/#Veerabhadran_Ramanathan_Crafoord_Prize_2026_highlights_the_Indian-origin_scientists_landmark_contribution_to_climate_science_global_warming_research_and_international_environmental_policy%E2%80%94important_for_UPSC_SSC_and_PSC_exams\" >Veerabhadran Ramanathan Crafoord Prize 2026 highlights the Indian-origin scientist\u2019s landmark contribution to climate science, global warming research, and international environmental policy\u2014important for UPSC, SSC, and PSC exams.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/veerabhadran-ramanathan-crafoord-prize\/#Indian-Origin_Scientist_Veerabhadran_Ramanathan_Wins_Crafoord_Prize_2026\" >Indian-Origin Scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan Wins Crafoord Prize 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/veerabhadran-ramanathan-crafoord-prize\/#Introduction_A_Historic_Scientific_Achievement\" >Introduction: A Historic Scientific Achievement<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/veerabhadran-ramanathan-crafoord-prize\/#Who_Is_Veerabhadran_Ramanathan\" >Who Is Veerabhadran Ramanathan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/veerabhadran-ramanathan-crafoord-prize\/#Key_Contributions_to_Climate_Science\" >Key Contributions to Climate Science<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/veerabhadran-ramanathan-crafoord-prize\/#Impact_on_Global_Policy_and_Science\" >Impact on Global Policy and Science<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/veerabhadran-ramanathan-crafoord-prize\/#Recognition_and_Global_Importance\" >Recognition and Global Importance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/veerabhadran-ramanathan-crafoord-prize\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/veerabhadran-ramanathan-crafoord-prize\/#Relevance_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\" >Relevance for Government Exam Aspirants<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/veerabhadran-ramanathan-crafoord-prize\/#Historical_Context_Background_of_the_Crafoord_Prize_and_Ramanathans_Science\" >Historical Context: Background of the Crafoord Prize and Ramanathan\u2019s Science<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/veerabhadran-ramanathan-crafoord-prize\/#The_Crafoord_Prize\" >The Crafoord Prize<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/veerabhadran-ramanathan-crafoord-prize\/#Ramanathans_Scientific_Odyssey\" >Ramanathan\u2019s Scientific Odyssey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/veerabhadran-ramanathan-crafoord-prize\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CVeerabhadran_Ramanathan_Wins_Crafoord_Prize_2026%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from \u201cVeerabhadran Ramanathan Wins Crafoord Prize 2026\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/veerabhadran-ramanathan-crafoord-prize\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions_for_Competitive_Exams\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions for Competitive Exams<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/veerabhadran-ramanathan-crafoord-prize\/#Q1_Who_won_the_Crafoord_Prize_2026_in_Geosciences\" >Q1. Who won the Crafoord Prize 2026 in Geosciences?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/veerabhadran-ramanathan-crafoord-prize\/#Q2_Why_is_the_Crafoord_Prize_important_for_exams\" >Q2. Why is the Crafoord Prize important for exams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/veerabhadran-ramanathan-crafoord-prize\/#Q3_Which_institution_awards_the_Crafoord_Prize\" >Q3. Which institution awards the Crafoord Prize?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/veerabhadran-ramanathan-crafoord-prize\/#Q4_Which_discovery_made_Veerabhadran_Ramanathan_famous\" >Q4. Which discovery made Veerabhadran Ramanathan famous?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/veerabhadran-ramanathan-crafoord-prize\/#Q5_How_is_Ramanathans_work_linked_to_climate_change_policies\" >Q5. How is Ramanathan\u2019s work linked to climate change policies?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/veerabhadran-ramanathan-crafoord-prize\/#Q6_What_are_%E2%80%9Cshort-lived_climate_pollutants%E2%80%9D\" >Q6. What are \u201cshort-lived climate pollutants\u201d?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/veerabhadran-ramanathan-crafoord-prize\/#Q7_Why_is_this_news_important_for_UPSC_Environment_Ecology\" >Q7. Why is this news important for UPSC Environment &amp; Ecology?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/veerabhadran-ramanathan-crafoord-prize\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Veerabhadran_Ramanathan_Crafoord_Prize_2026_highlights_the_Indian-origin_scientists_landmark_contribution_to_climate_science_global_warming_research_and_international_environmental_policy%E2%80%94important_for_UPSC_SSC_and_PSC_exams\"><\/span><strong>Veerabhadran Ramanathan Crafoord Prize 2026<\/strong> highlights the Indian-origin scientist\u2019s landmark contribution to climate science, global warming research, and international environmental policy\u2014important for UPSC, SSC, and PSC exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian-Origin_Scientist_Veerabhadran_Ramanathan_Wins_Crafoord_Prize_2026\"><\/span><strong>Indian-Origin Scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan Wins Crafoord Prize 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_A_Historic_Scientific_Achievement\"><\/span><strong>Introduction: A Historic Scientific Achievement<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian-origin climate scientist <strong>Veerabhadran Ramanathan<\/strong> has been conferred the <strong>2026 Crafoord Prize in Geosciences<\/strong>, one of the world\u2019s most prestigious scientific awards. Often described as the <em>\u201cNobel Prize of Geosciences\u201d<\/em>, this honour recognises exceptional contributions in fields not covered by Nobel Prizes \u2014 including geosciences, biosciences, and mathematics. The award was presented by the <strong>Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences<\/strong> in recognition of Ramanathan\u2019s groundbreaking research that transformed our understanding of global warming and atmospheric science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_Veerabhadran_Ramanathan\"><\/span><strong>Who Is Veerabhadran Ramanathan?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Veerabhadran Ramanathan is an <strong>Indian-origin climate scientist<\/strong>, born in southern India, who became internationally renowned for his pioneering work in climate science. With affiliations spanning decades at prominent research institutions, including NASA and the <strong>Scripps Institution of Oceanography<\/strong>, Ramanathan\u2019s research helped reshape global scientific understanding of how human activities affect the Earth\u2019s climate system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Contributions_to_Climate_Science\"><\/span><strong>Key Contributions to Climate Science<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ramanathan\u2019s most influential scientific discovery came in <strong>1975<\/strong> while working at NASA: he revealed that <strong>chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)<\/strong> \u2014 chemicals widely used in refrigeration and aerosols \u2014 trap heat in the atmosphere <strong>up to 10,000 times more effectively than carbon dioxide<\/strong>. This discovery expanded climate science beyond carbon dioxide, highlighting the role of other greenhouse gases and <em>short-lived climate pollutants<\/em> in global warming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over decades, his research extended to aerosols and what he termed <strong>\u201catmospheric brown clouds\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 dense pollution layers affecting weather, monsoon patterns, and glacier melt. Ramanathan\u2019s work laid the foundation for international climate strategies that address multiple pollutants alongside carbon emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_on_Global_Policy_and_Science\"><\/span><strong>Impact on Global Policy and Science<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the laboratory, Ramanathan also influenced climate policy. His research findings have guided international environmental treaties, including the <strong>Montreal Protocol<\/strong>, which successfully phased out many ozone-depleting substances. His contributions bridged scientific understanding with policy action, showing how reductions in certain pollutants can yield near-term climate benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recognition_and_Global_Importance\"><\/span><strong>Recognition and Global Importance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Crafoord Prize<\/strong> awarded to Ramanathan not only honours his scientific achievements but underscores the growing global emphasis on climate research and the urgent need to understand multifaceted drivers of climate change. It highlights India\u2019s significant contribution to climate science through its diaspora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\" id=\"Veerabhadran-Ramanathan-Crafoord-Prize\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"Veerabhadran Ramanathan Crafoord Prize\" style=\"width:463px;height:auto\" title=\"Veerabhadran Ramanathan Crafoord Prize\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Veerabhadran Ramanathan Crafoord Prize<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span><strong>Why This News Is Important<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\"><\/span><strong>Relevance for Government Exam Aspirants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This news holds special significance for students preparing for competitive exams such as SSC, UPSC (PCS\/IAS), banking, railways, teaching, police services, and defence services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Science &amp; Technology Awareness<\/strong><br>Understanding the <strong>Crafoord Prize<\/strong> and its linkage with climate science expands an aspirant\u2019s grasp of international scientific awards and their importance \u2014 a frequent topic in <em>General Studies<\/em> and <em>Science &amp; Technology<\/em> sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Climate Change &amp; Environmental Governance<\/strong><br>Ramanathan\u2019s research addresses global warming, atmospheric science, and international protocols like the Montreal Protocol. These topics are key areas in <em>Environment &amp; Ecology<\/em> sections of exams such as UPSC Prelims and Mains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. International Recognition of Indian Scientists<\/strong><br>Such achievements showcase India\u2019s global scientific stature, aligning with questions on India\u2019s contributions to international research and science diplomacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Policy Implications<\/strong><br>The impact on global climate policy offers insights into how scientific discoveries influence international treaties and governance \u2014 useful for essays and descriptive answers in civil services exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_Background_of_the_Crafoord_Prize_and_Ramanathans_Science\"><\/span><strong>Historical Context: Background of the Crafoord Prize and Ramanathan\u2019s Science<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Crafoord_Prize\"><\/span><strong>The Crafoord Prize<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Crafoord Prize<\/strong> was established by Swedish industrialist <strong>Holger Crafoord<\/strong> and his wife Anna-Greta Crafoord in 1980. Administered by the <strong>Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences<\/strong>, it honours achievement in scientific disciplines not covered by Nobel Prizes, including geosciences and biosciences. This rotational prize signifies international recognition of research fields critical to humanity\u2019s development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ramanathans_Scientific_Odyssey\"><\/span><strong>Ramanathan\u2019s Scientific Odyssey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Born in India in 1944, Ramanathan pursued engineering and later advanced studies in the United States. His early work on refrigerants unexpectedly led him to question existing climate models. In 1975, his discovery that CFCs are potent heat-trapping gases marked a paradigm shift in climate science. His long career included satellite data analysis, climate modelling, and impactful field experiments that linked atmospheric pollutants to global climate trends. Over decades, his research transitioned climate science from a carbon-centric view to a broader understanding of multiple greenhouse gases and atmospheric particles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CVeerabhadran_Ramanathan_Wins_Crafoord_Prize_2026%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways from \u201cVeerabhadran Ramanathan Wins Crafoord Prize 2026\u201d<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>S.No<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Veerabhadran Ramanathan won the <strong>2026 Crafoord Prize in Geosciences<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>The Crafoord Prize is often called the <strong>\u201cNobel of Geosciences\u201d<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Ramanathan discovered that <strong>CFCs trap heat up to 10,000 times more effectively than CO\u2082<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>His research reshaped scientific understanding of <strong>global warming and atmospheric pollutants<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>His work influenced international environmental agreements like the <strong>Montreal Protocol<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Veerabhadran Ramanathan Crafoord Prize<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions_for_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions for Competitive Exams<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Who_won_the_Crafoord_Prize_2026_in_Geosciences\"><\/span><strong>Q1. Who won the Crafoord Prize 2026 in Geosciences?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Veerabhadran Ramanathan, an Indian-origin climate scientist, won the <strong>Crafoord Prize 2026 in Geosciences<\/strong> for his pioneering research on global warming and atmospheric science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Why_is_the_Crafoord_Prize_important_for_exams\"><\/span><strong>Q2. Why is the Crafoord Prize important for exams?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Crafoord Prize is often referred to as the <strong>\u201cNobel Prize of Geosciences\u201d<\/strong>. Questions on international scientific awards frequently appear in UPSC, PSCs, SSC, Railways, and Banking exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_Which_institution_awards_the_Crafoord_Prize\"><\/span><strong>Q3. Which institution awards the Crafoord Prize?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences<\/strong> awards the Crafoord Prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Which_discovery_made_Veerabhadran_Ramanathan_famous\"><\/span><strong>Q4. Which discovery made Veerabhadran Ramanathan famous?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>He discovered that <strong>chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)<\/strong> are powerful greenhouse gases that trap heat far more effectively than carbon dioxide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_How_is_Ramanathans_work_linked_to_climate_change_policies\"><\/span><strong>Q5. How is Ramanathan\u2019s work linked to climate change policies?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>His research influenced international agreements like the <strong>Montreal Protocol<\/strong>, which helped reduce ozone-depleting substances and slow global warming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q6_What_are_%E2%80%9Cshort-lived_climate_pollutants%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Q6. What are \u201cshort-lived climate pollutants\u201d?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>They are pollutants like CFCs and black carbon that remain in the atmosphere for a shorter time but have a strong warming effect\u2014an area strongly linked to Ramanathan\u2019s research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q7_Why_is_this_news_important_for_UPSC_Environment_Ecology\"><\/span><strong>Q7. 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