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Re:Microsoft's underwater data centre resurfaces after two y... by StavrosK on Monday September 14, 2020 @05:23PM (#24475320)
Isn't increasing the albedo cooling the planet down?
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Re:Microsoft's underwater data centre resurfaces after two y... by jacquesm on Monday September 14, 2020 @05:52PM (#24475563)
Yes, an increase in reflectivity would cool the planet down. But solar panels actually absorb a lot more than they reflect (they would have to). The ideal solar panel would be utterly black.
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Re:Microsoft's underwater data centre resurfaces after two y... by StavrosK on Monday September 14, 2020 @05:56PM (#24475598)
Ah, yes, that makes sense. The reflective cover they have made me think they reflected more than they absorbed (which, yes, doesn't make sense).
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