means a surface is a perfect reflector. It bounces all light energy back into space, absorbing nothing.
Rising global temperatures (driven by greenhouse gas emissions) cause Arctic sea ice, glaciers, and snow cover to melt. Albedo
Earth’s climate is a balancing act between incoming solar radiation (shortwave) and outgoing terrestrial radiation (longwave). Albedo is the gatekeeper of the incoming side. means a surface is a perfect reflector