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Different surfaces on Earth have vastly different albedo values: Surface Type Typical Albedo Range Fresh Snow 0.80 – 0.90 0.50 – 0.70 0.40 – 0.80 Desert Sand Green Crops 0.15 – 0.25 0.05 – 0.15 Open Ocean The Ice-Albedo Feedback Loop

Varying surface compositions across our solar system yield starkly different albedo values, dictating planetary temperatures and atmospheres: Object / Surface Average Albedo Key Characteristics Albedo

represents a perfect mirror that reflects 100% of incident light. Different surfaces on Earth have vastly different albedo

Clouds are the wild card of albedo science. They have a high albedo (0.4 to 0.9), meaning they reflect sunlight back to space and cool the planet. However, they also act as blankets, trapping long-wave infrared radiation (heat) emitted from the surface. However, they also act as blankets, trapping long-wave

To mitigate this, cities are adopting "cool communities" initiatives: