The latter comprises several perturbations, including (but not limited to) ozone and aerosols, which were found to be uncertain in mediating ECS because the negative forcing of the former (itself a result of ozone depletion) seems to have been offset by the latter.
Does this make sense? Can it be improved - I'm not so sure about 'itself'. Thanks.
Your meaning is unclear to me. I would remove the first set of brackets. What does 'the latter' refer to?
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Your meaning is unclear to me.
I would remove the first set of brackets.
What does 'the latter' refer to? What does 'the former' refer to?
What does 'itself' refer to?
I recommend that you try to rewrite this.