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You definitely won't regret doubling the mass of our atmosphere! (lemmy.world)
submitted 5 months ago by to c/science_memes@mander.xyz
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[–] 1 point 5 months ago (5 children)

The concentration matters, not the absolute amount. Spectroscopy confirms this. 1g of CO2 will reflect IR much differently if it’s in 1mL or 1L of volume.

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  • [–] 7 points 5 months ago (2 children)

    The volume doesn't change. It's still the same amount of CO2 in the same volume. There's just more of the other gasses in that same volume.

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  • [–] 6 points 5 months ago* (1 child)

    Well I'm no expert but that does not make sense to me. I don't think CO2 is reflecting IR but rather absorbing it.

    Not sure where I can read more about this to confirm or deny this idea.

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