Reduced cloud cover over two years may be accelerating Earth's warming, new study suggests.

A new study in Science suggests that a decrease in cloud cover over the past two years has allowed more sunlight to reach Earth's surface, contributing to recent temperature increases. The reduction in low clouds, which reflect sunlight, may be due to natural processes, changes in shipping regulations, or unknown climate feedbacks. This decline in Earth's albedo, or reflectivity, could mean the planet is warming faster than anticipated, underscoring the need for further research to better understand these dynamics.

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