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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-21-9887-2021
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Review article
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01 Jul 2021
Review article |
| 01 Jul 2021
| 01 Jul 2021
CO2-equivalence metrics for surface albedo change based on the radiative forcing concept: a critical review
Department of Forest and Climate, Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO), P.O. Box 115, 1431-Ås, Norway
Marianne T. Lund
Centre for International Climate Research (CICERO), 0349 Oslo, Norway
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Humans affect the reflective properties (albedo) of Earth's surface and the amount of solar energy that it absorbs, in turn affecting climate. In recent years, a variety of climate metrics have been applied to characterize albedo perturbations in terms of their
CO2-equivalenteffects, despite the lack of scientific consensus surrounding the methods behind them. We review these metrics, evaluate their (de)merits, provide guidance for future application, and suggest avenues for future research.
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