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Researchers from Columbia University describe the mechanics of how carbon dioxide (CO2) cools the upper atmosphere while contributing to warming on Earth's surface.
Columbia University
Who
Robert Pincus, Sean Cohen, and Lorenzo Polvani (Columbia University)
What
Researchers from Columbia University describe the mechanics of how carbon dioxide (CO2) cools the upper atmosphere while contributing to warming on Earth's surface.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:30:00 GMT · 2h 48m ago
Where
Columbia University ·
Why
The study aims to explain the underlying physics of a phenomenon (cooling upper atmosphere, warming lower atmosphere) that is a known sign of humanity's climate impacts but previously lacked a quantitative understanding.
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This research provides a more detailed mechanistic understanding of how CO2 affects atmospheric temperatures, which can inform future climate models and potentially aid in studying other planetary atmospheres. The findings clarify a long-standing climate paradox, reinforcing the scientific basis for addressing CO2 emissions.
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