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For example, as the globe gets warmer, there’ll be less snow and ice on the surface, which decreases the planet’s albedo. The less reflective earth will then absorb more sunlight, causing even more warming. Another example of a feedback is that as the atmosphere warms, it will hold more water vapor, which further enhances its heat-intercepting ability.
Unsettled: What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn’t, and Why It Matters
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