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The temperature-dependent emission of electromagnetic waves. Combine this tag with the [thermodynamics] tag for a macroscopic view or the [quantum-mechanics] tag for a microscopic explanation.

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Is it possible to raise an object's temperature by reflecting or absorbing and re-radiating ...

Yes, the presence of GHGs results in an increase in temperature. As they serve to trap heat within the atmosphere, this reduces the radiative flux from the planet, meaning there is no longer an equili …
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