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Earth’s Energy Imbalance Has Doubled in 2 Decades, Study Warns : ScienceAlert

Last updated: June 29, 2025 8:45 pm
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Climate change is a pressing issue that requires accurate measurement to understand its impact on Earth. One way to measure climate change is by recording temperatures in various locations over an extended period. However, natural variations can sometimes obscure long-term trends. Another effective approach is to track the amount of heat entering and leaving Earth’s atmosphere, known as Earth’s energy budget.

Recent research has shown that Earth’s energy budget is significantly out of balance, with the imbalance more than doubling over the last 20 years. This finding is supported by other studies, indicating a substantial deviation from climate models’ predictions. The energy imbalance has increased from about 0.6 watts per square meter (W/m2) in the mid-2000s to around 1.3 W/m2 in recent years, leading to a doubling in the rate at which energy accumulates near the planet’s surface.

The growing energy imbalance suggests that climate change may accelerate in the coming years, with potentially severe consequences. This imbalance is emerging at a time when funding uncertainties in the United States threaten our ability to monitor heat flows accurately.

Earth’s energy budget functions like a bank account, with energy coming in from the Sun and leaving through various processes. The burning of fossil fuels has added significant amounts of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere, trapping more heat and preventing it from escaping. This excess heat is primarily absorbed by the oceans, leading to a rise in average temperatures.

Scientists track the energy budget through direct measurements of incoming and outgoing heat using monitoring satellites and temperature readings in the oceans and atmosphere. The rapid growth of the energy imbalance has surpassed the predictions of climate models, indicating a potential trend towards more severe warming in the future.

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Changes in cloud cover are believed to be a significant factor contributing to the rapid energy imbalance. The reduction in highly reflective white clouds and the increase in less reflective clouds could be influencing Earth’s energy balance. While the exact reasons for these cloud changes are not fully understood, they could be linked to global warming and natural climate fluctuations.

The implications of the growing energy imbalance are concerning, with the potential for more intense climate impacts in the coming years. Addressing climate change requires a reduction in fossil fuel emissions and a shift towards sustainable practices. Continued monitoring of Earth’s energy budget through satellite observations is crucial for detecting unexpected changes and informing climate action.

In conclusion, the escalating energy imbalance highlights the urgent need for proactive measures to mitigate climate change and protect the planet’s future. By understanding and addressing the root causes of this imbalance, we can work towards a more sustainable and resilient future for all.

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