The Climate Issue: The Dangers of Global Dimming

Oliver Morton, The Economist's planetary affairs editor, explores the concept of 'global dimming' and its implications for climate change. The newsletter discusses how Earth's albedo—its reflectivity—is decreasing, causing the planet to absorb more solar energy and accelerate warming. Morton highlights the euphonious term 'albedo' and links it to broader climate science, noting that the rate of energy absorption is alarming scientists. The article is part of a series on climate change, with related pieces on Earth dimming, heatwave training, and drought survival for trees. It serves as an analytical commentary rather than a breaking news event, emphasizing the dangers of reduced planetary reflectivity.

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