''yet you cannot deny that every single effort to reduce...

''yet you cannot deny that every single effort to reduce emissions helps to reduce the overall effect.''

not necessarily

getting ships to run cleaner - probably assisted global warming short term - because the belching black crap that ships made from burning black oil - helped keep the planet cooler.

this is a bit iffy ------ but, it shows that it's complex, far from simple

Controlling the burning of black oil has complex implications for global warming, particularly regarding black carbon emissions. Black carbon, a potent short-lived climate pollutant, is produced when fossil fuels are burned incompletely, and it significantly contributes to atmospheric warming.
### Impact of Controlled Burning on Global Warming
1. **Emission of Black Carbon**: Controlled burns, such as those conducted during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, released substantial amounts of black carbon into the atmosphere. A study found that over one million pounds of black carbon were emitted during these burns, which can degrade air quality and contribute to warming by absorbing sunlight[2][6]. The black smoke from these burns not only affects local environments but also has broader climatic impacts.
2. **Warming Potential**: Black carbon is known to have a much higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide over short time frames. It can absorb sunlight and heat the atmosphere, leading to accelerated ice melt and altering regional climates, particularly in sensitive areas like the Arctic[3][4]. The presence of black carbon on ice reduces its reflectivity (albedo), causing more heat absorption and contributing to a feedback loop of warming[3].
3. **Temporary Effects on Climate**: The immediate effects of increased black carbon emissions from controlled burning can temporarily enhance global warming. While black carbon has a short atmospheric lifespan (days to weeks), its potent warming effect means that spikes in emissions can lead to significant short-term climate impacts[5][8]. Studies indicate that eliminating black carbon could reduce net warming by 20–45% within a few years if comprehensive control measures are implemented[7].
### Conclusion
In summary, while controlling the burning of black oil can reduce certain emissions and potentially mitigate long-term climate impacts, the immediate release of black carbon during such controlled burns can temporarily exacerbate global warming. This highlights the need for careful management and regulation of burning practices to balance environmental health and climate stability.
Citations:
[1] https://www.catf.us/2022/03/new-stu...ring-safeguards-limit-black-carbon-emissions/
[2] https://csl.noaa.gov/news/2011/105_0920.html
[3] https://dialogue.earth/en/climate/black-carbon-the-low-hanging-fruit-for-cleaner-shipping/
[4] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013935121017205
[5] https://www.ccacoalition.org/short-lived-climate-pollutants/black-carbon
[6] https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110920163314.htm
[7] https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2001JD001376
[8] https://drawdown.org/sites/default/...-health-and-well-being_Project-Drawdown_0.pdf