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The Greenhouse Effect Blackbodies emit a broad spectrum centered around l max = 2897/T l max (sun) = l max (5800K) = 0.50 mm l max (earth) = l max (300K) = 10 mm 1
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The Greenhouse Effect
Blackbodies emit a broad spectrum centered around lmax = 2897/T
lmax(sun) = lmax(5800K) = 0.50 mm lmax(earth) = lmax(300K) = 10 mm
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Fig.03.02
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Ok, so that’s the Greenhouse Effect.
What’s global warming? 3
This is global warming 4
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Greenhouse Gases: CO2
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CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion 9
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Greenhouse Gases: Methane
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Greenhouse Gases: Water Vapor
Positive feedback
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