“The gloriously bright daytime side of the Earth is therefore not just a pretty sight. It signals a relentless absorption of electromagnetic radiation. Earth reflects, but it also acts like a giant sponge for photons that would otherwise streak off… — Caleb Scharf Copy Share Image
“On the daytime side of Earth, the solar radiation hitting the top fo the atmosphere deposits around 1,300 watts of power per square meter. That's about the same amount used by an electric kettle. It doesn't seem like a great… — Caleb Scharf Copy Share Image
