• cynar@lemmy.world
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      35 minutes ago

      They are, but clouds disproportionately reflect IR. Basically the energy comes in as a mix of high, medium and low energy light. The earth re-radiates as low energy IR. Clouds trap this keeping the warmth (and energy) in.

      Clouds and CO2 act in a similar way.

    • chuckleslord@lemmy.world
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      1 day ago

      Yes, but the phenomenon occurs at specific altitudes, so you just fly slightly higher or lower.