By the time I get down to 50 kms from Earth the temperature is 90°C warmer again and I find another great energy transformation is taking place. The reason? 90% of Earth’s ozone is found in this region These larger oxygen based molecules are concentrated in the region 20- 50 kms up and they react with the remaining high energy waves. But talk about the Warmer Trace Gases….. .

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Comment. The evocation of the greenhouse images of the atmosphere is a profound denial of the trace nature of the elements and balances that sustain life on Earth.  Think and talk in terms of Trace Gases.