Earth is getting less dusty – which is both good and bad
The amount of dust in the atmosphere has fallen, which is good for our lungs, but is a loss for ecosystems that depend on wind-borne nutrients
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Published3 d ago (Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT)
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AuthorJames Woodford