Atmosphere

Layer of gases surrounding an astronomical body held by gravity

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2024
Greenhouse effect
The long-term trend of Earth's energy imbalance had grown to about twice the 2015 rate, suggesting an accelerating rate of global warming.
2015
Greenhouse effect
Earth's energy imbalance (EEI) was measured at approximately 0.7 W/m², indicating the planet was accumulating thermal energy and progressively warming.

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