I Misunderstood the Greenhouse Effect. Here's How It Works.
Sabine Hossenfelder · 5 HN recommendations
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Sabine Hossenfelder explains how the greenhouse effect actually works, given that infrared is mostly absorbed low in the atmosphere already. She walks through why more CO2 still warms the surface.
Why HN recommends it: Recommended as an accessible, nuanced explanation of the mechanics of global warming, including the saturation puzzle.
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