At my house in Salem, Oregon, I have two palm trees in front, and a lime tree that produced 9 1/2 gallons of limes last year. A fig bush in the back. And here it is, 11Jan26, and my roses are still blooming. I lived in Salem for a couple of years around 1960, and I do not remember palm trees nor citrus fruit growing here. And my lawn needs mowing. Mowed twice in December, between storms. We are supposed to have a week of low to high 50's, with dry weather this week. So I will get a chance to mow it again, as it needs it.
And a blow to the head with a ten pound sledge would not change your mind at all. A vast void there that nothing can change. When the amount of GHG's in the atmosphere changes, the atmosphere warms. And the oceans warm. Then the oceans currents and wind change the places where that heat would normally go. Also, for every degree of warming in the atmosphere, it can carry 7% more water vapor, which is going to rain out before ten days are out somewhere. And, because of the increased heat in the atmosphere and ocean, that somewhere may not be where it has rained out in the past.
An even lesser possibility is that you might actually have an original thought. You follow the nonsense the rightwingnuts spew, without ever looking at the evidence the scientist actually present.
And the energy from sunlight;
Here are some basic facts, you silly ass;
A bunch of the wheat farmers around here (south central KS) have switched to cotton. Until the last few years the growing season has always been too short here.
I happen to like lime pie, and the neighbors like limes for other uses. As far as the local warming is concerned, it does not bother me for my sake, at 82, I likely have only another 20 years. But future generations are going to see more weather extremes, heat waves, floods, and sudden severe cold snaps. Agriculture will certainly be affected.
And the energy from sunlight;
The energy from sunlight at the Earth's surface is approximately 1,361 watts per square meter (W/m²), known as the solar constant.
Understanding
- Solar Constant: The solar constant is the amount of solar energy received at the top of the Earth's atmosphere, which averages about 1,361 W/m². This value represents the energy received on a surface perpendicular to the Sun's rays at Earth's average distance from the Sun.
1- Energy Calculation: To calculate the energy received from sunlight over a specific period, you can use the solar constant. For example, if you consider a surface area of 1 m² exposed to sunlight for 1 hour, the energy received can be calculated as follows:
1 SourceEnergy=1,361 W/m²×3600 s≈4,899,600 J (or about 4.9 MJ)Energy=1,361W/m²×3600s≈4,899,600J(or about 4.9 MJ)
- Energy (in joules) = Power (in watts) × Time (in seconds)
- For 1 hour (3600 seconds):
- Factors Affecting Solar Energy: The actual amount of solar energy that reaches the Earth's surface can be affected by several factors, including:
- Atmospheric Absorption: Gases like ozone and water vapor absorb certain wavelengths of solar radiation.
- Scattering: Air molecules and aerosols scatter sunlight, which can reduce the intensity of sunlight reaching the surface.
- Cloud Cover: Clouds can reflect and absorb sunlight, significantly reducing the amount of energy that reaches the ground.
- Surface Albedo: The reflectivity of the Earth's surface also plays a role; lighter surfaces reflect more sunlight than darker ones.
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2 SourcesConclusion
In summary, the energy contained in sunlight is substantial, with the solar constant providing a baseline for understanding how much energy is available for solar power generation and other applications. The average energy received at the Earth's surface is influenced by various atmospheric and environmental factors, making it essential to consider these when evaluating solar energy potential.
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How Much of the Sun’s Energy Reaches Earth? - iere.org
