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There's a really nice explanation (with clear graphics) in this @quantamagazine.bsky.social article of why most molecules in the atmosphere (oxygen & nitrogen) don't act as greenhouse gases, but a lot of the far less numerous ones (like carbon dioxide and methane) do. A great teaching aid :)
The Quantum Mechanics of Greenhouse Gases | Quanta Magazine
Earth’s radiation can send some molecules spinning or vibrating, which is what makes them greenhouse gases. This infographic explains how relatively few heat-trapping molecules can have a planetary ef...
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September 26, 2025 at 9:24 AM
There's a really nice explanation (with clear graphics) in this @quantamagazine.bsky.social article of why most molecules in the atmosphere (oxygen & nitrogen) don't act as greenhouse gases, but a lot of the far less numerous ones (like carbon dioxide and methane) do. A great teaching aid :)
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Good Morning, BlueSky. New here. Looking for my old BlueNC compatriots and other regular Appalachian folks. We’ll see how this goes.
January 20, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Good Morning, BlueSky. New here. Looking for my old BlueNC compatriots and other regular Appalachian folks. We’ll see how this goes.