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News Release 11-096

Clouds, a Weapon Against Climate Change?

University of Georgia researchers define a missing link in how clouds are formed

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Photo of clouds taken from a plane flying over Michigan.

Photo taken from a plane flying over Michigan.

Credit: Kristina Rebelo


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Dr. William Whitman of the University of Georgia discusses his discovery which provides added insights to how clouds are formed, with implications for understanding and someday mitigating the effects of climate change.

Credit: NSF