Intro to Environmental Systems
Radiative forcing is a measure of the influence that factors, such as greenhouse gases and aerosols, have on the balance of incoming and outgoing energy in the Earth's atmosphere. It quantifies the change in energy fluxes caused by these factors, which can either warm or cool the planet. This concept is crucial for understanding how human activities contribute to climate change by altering the natural greenhouse effect.
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