Aerosols from pollution act as extra “seeds” in the air that clouds use to form water droplets. More seeds = more clouds… which means changes in the cloud structure. This makes storms more electrically charged and often increases lightning. So, more particulate matter pollution = more lightning?
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Aerosols from pollution act as extra “seeds” in the air that clouds use to form water droplets. More seeds = more clouds… which means changes in the cloud structure. This makes storms more electrically charged and often increases lightning. So, more particulate matter pollution = more lightning?