Atmospheric chemistry
Atmospheric chemistry is the study of the composition and chemical reactions that occur in the Earth's atmosphere, involving gases, aerosols, and other substances that interact with the climate zone and impact ecological health. This field explores the complex processes that govern the formation and transformation of atmospheric pollutants, such as ozone and particulate matter, and their effects on human-driven environmental changes, including sea level rise. Researchers in atmospheric chemistry use laboratory experiments and computer models to understand the chemical and physical processes that occur in the atmosphere, from the stratosphere to the troposphere. The study of atmospheric chemistry is closely tied to ecological limits and the impact of non-human life on the environment.