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Environmental Science

How Land Surface Albedo Shapes Regional Climate

Quick fact

Dark forests absorb up to 90% of incoming sunlight, while fresh snow reflects over 80%—meaning two adjacent landscapes can differ in local temperature by several degrees just because of their color.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever noticed how a black car heats up more in the sun than a white one? The same principle applies to entire landscapes—and it can change a region's climate.