Great picture and article about our atmosphere and global warming. Very informative.

The top of the atmosphere is the bottom line of Earth’s energy budget, the Grand Central Station of radiation. It is the place where solar energy (mostly visible light) enters the Earth system and where both reflected light and invisible, thermal radiation from the Sun-warmed Earth exit. The balance between incoming and outgoing energy at the top of the atmosphere determines the Earth’s average temperature. The ability of greenhouses gases to change the balance by reducing how much thermal energy exits is what global warming is all about.

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I was listening to NPR this morning, and heard that Texas-based TXU is selling out in what is basically a 180-degree turn. Going from fast-tracking those 11 new coal plants, which outraged the environmental camps, to a sale to private investors who are more environmentally conscience, is a huge turn of events.

While this is not a sure thing, it is a sign that awareness is rising when a Texas utility company is reducing their carbon impact. If the sale goes through as planned, TXU will double their investment in green energy, like wind farms.

This is a great thing if it goes through, but if it doesn’t, it might be a major setback for the earth-friendly.

Hopefully it’ll go through.

We’re on a roll people – let’s keep it going.

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