Climate Quote by Willie Soon
“There is some CO2-water vapor feedback. But it's not operating on a global scale. The modellers cannot accurately separate water vapour from the effects of clouds and rainfall.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Climate Change Discussion, 2020
CO2 and water vapor interact locally, but global modeling struggles to separate their effects from clouds and rain.
In simple terms: Local feedback, global modeling limits.
Key Takeaway
Improve climate models.
Themes
climate science
feedback loops
modeling
Mood
skeptical
inquisitive
Type
scientific
technical
When to use this quote
- weather prediction
- policy planning
- research studies
Key Concepts
atmospheric physics
uncertainty
Questions to Reflect On
- How can models better isolate variables?
- What data improve accuracy?
A Different Perspective
Complexity may be understated.
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