Planet’s reflective cloud coverage is shrinking - and amplifying the climate crisis, research finds

Study from Nasa and Australian universities shows cloud coverage at the poles has shrunk over past 24 years, but mystery of 2023 global temperature spike remainsAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastScientists have detected a shrinking in the areas of the planet’s clouds that help reflect the sun’s energy back into space which is amplifying the buildup of extra heat on the planet caused by the climate crisis.The results of the research could be a major clue to the cause of a pronounced spike in global temperatures in 2023 and 2024 that broke records and both baffled and shocked scientists.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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