January 8, 2010, Newsletter Issue #119: Do clouds have an effect on the climate?

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Clouds can either warm or cool down the Earth. Have you ever noticed that on a clear winter night with no clouds the temperature drops much lower than if clouds were present? Clouds cool the Earth by reflecting sunlight back into space. Clouds also help heat the Earth by absorbing infrared radiation and acting as an insulating blanket, keeping the heat from escaping.

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