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Physics

Radiative Forcing

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Radiative forcing can be positive (warming) or negative (cooling), depending on whether it increases or decreases Earth's energy imbalance.

Why this is interesting

Did you know that the planet’s temperature is controlled by a delicate balance of incoming sunlight and outgoing heat? What happens when this balance shifts?