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Originally Posted by 94z07
Since clouds can be seen from space, that means that they reflect solar radiation. Do other green house gasses also reflect solar radiation? Are the amounts of radiation reflected by green house gasses taken into account when modeling their impact on the environment?
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An excellent site on greenhouse gases is
http://www.ucar.edu/learn/1_3_1.htm
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Originally Posted by 94z07
Is the debate over global warming:
A. About weather or not humankind plays a role at all.
B. About weather or not global warming is occurring.
C. About weather or not humankind’s impact on global warming is significant compared to other factors. (IE Increased solar radiation)
D. None of the above. (please tell me what you think the debate is over)
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Despite what some political activists would have you believe, there is still no scientific consensus on the nature and extent of climate change. Much more study and data is required.
http://www.staff.livjm.ac.uk/spsbpeis/Scienceletter.htm