Climate change is a defining issue of our time. 🌍 It encompasses numerous scientific disciplines, from atmospheric science to oceanography.
The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth’s surface. When the Sun’s energy reaches the Earth’s atmosphere, some of it is reflected back to space and the rest is absorbed and re-radiated by greenhouse gases.
Feedback loops in the climate system can either amplify or dampen the response to a given climate forcing. 🔄 Positive feedbacks promote warming, while negative feedbacks provide cooling.