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In today's episode, Dr. Daniel Jacob, Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry at Harvard University, chats with Adam about the consequences of incomplete combustion on the polar ice caps. While white ice is able to reflect the sun's rays and energy away from the Earth, ice caps darkened by soot and debris from the burning of fossil fuels and other materials across the globe are more absorbent of sunlight and heat. As the poles continue to darken, more of the sun's energy is retained by the planet, which causes temperatures to rise globally. Join Adam as he learns the effects of incomplete combustion on the environment and the steps taken by nations to reduce these emissions. [06:12]
