To understand how the climate works we need know the Trace Gases. Gases that are mere traces against the scale of the atmosphere. Even water vapour exists as a mere wisp on the planet. All the Trace Gases combined make up only a few parts in a thousand of air. And not all Trace Gases are effective warmers of Earths surface.What a challenge. How do you reveal trace amounts of invisible matter to everyone?

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Chapter Six - Land of the Lost Trace Gases - Heated Matters.        

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