Scientists studying the marine clouds that shade and cool the earth launched a new climate science experiment at Scripps Pier Monday morning. "One of the great things about the San Diego climate is how we have such a range of temperatures. And part of that is because the clouds help keep our atmosphere cool and give us pleasant temperatures year round," said Lynn Russell, a climate scientist with Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/year-long-cloud-study-launches-at-scripps-pier-with-help-from-weather-balloon/509-6139318b-be83-4821-925b-7815353ccb94