The News
Pollution Found to Inhibit Rainfall in China
by Jon Hamilton
All Things Considered, March 8, 2007 · Pollution in central China has caused a steady decrease of rain in the mountains, according to new research. As an example, scientists say small particles from air pollution in the city of Xi'an are causing clouds to hold on to their moisture rather than dropping it on nearby Mt. Hua. On the haziest days, rainfall can be reduced by half.

The Research
Read the research behind this story in the journal Science.