acemaxx#climateaction I took this pic a few minutes ago - (asking for a friend) What is the net effect of #jetcontrails #jettrails on the atmosphere, heating or cooling?
you're all idiots@acemaxxanalytics there's a lot of sky and not a lot of aeroplanes... As a first approximation zero, I guess.
Legit_Spaghetti@acemaxxanalytics Net effect is warming if you factor in the plane's fuel consumption, but the immediate effect of condensation trails is cooling.
Like most things related to #ClimateChange, it's nuanced and complicated.
I guess the net effect of contrails on the atmosphere's heating or cooling is still a subject of research and depends on various variables and the prevailing weather conditions. But I m looking for serious research data.
Morten@acemaxxanalytics If contrails develop into persistent clouds they apparently heat the planet.
The fastest way aviation could cut its carbon emissions - BBC Future - https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210525-how-aviation-is-reducing-its-climate-emissions
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