Nadine Unger
Nadine Unger
Professor
Yale University
Forestry and Environmental Studies
195 Prospect Street
Rm 116
New Haven
CT
06511
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Fields of interest
Atmospheric chemistry, air pollution, radiative forcing, climate change, global climate modeling, chemistry-climate interactions, aerosols, ozone, methane, reactive trace gas emissions from land ecosystems, geo-engineering
Description of scientific projects
The chemical composition of the atmosphere controls the climate system, the quality of the air that we breathe and the amount of ultraviolet radiation to which we are exposed. Human energy use and agricultural activities have profoundly altered this composition leading to regional and global climate change, widespread air pollution and stratospheric ozone depletion. Dr. Unger applies numerical modeling and integrated studies to advance understanding of interactions between atmospheric chemistry and climate. The goal is to support effective decision-making and the development of smart climate policy.