Prather article on nitrous oxide featured by multiple news outlets

A research article about the lifespan of nitrous oxide in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, published by the research group of AirUCI faculty member Michael Prather, was profiled by multiple news outlets.  Professor Prather is quoted as saying, "The change in the life cycle of atmospheric nitrous oxide is a critical piece of the puzzle that has been largely overlooked.  While most research has focused on projecting changing N2O emissions from human activities, we've shown that climate change itself is altering how quickly this gas is destroyed in the stratosphere - and this effect cannot be ignored in future climate assessments." 

Read the articles by SciTechDaily, UCI, and Technology Networks.  Listen to an interview with Dr. Prather about his research with Radio Ecoshock.

Date: 
Monday, February 2, 2026