Fact Check – Can atmospheric CO₂ not warm the Earth’s surface because heat only rises?

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Claimant: Social Media (Australia)

Claim: Atmospheric carbon dioxide can’t warm the earth’s surface because heat only rises.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: The claim misrepresents basic physics. CO₂ absorbs and re-emits infrared radiation in all directions, including downward, contributing to the greenhouse effect and surface warming.

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Date: 11/02/2025

 

Last Updated on November 3, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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