New research reveals the Northern Hemisphere is absorbing significantly more solar energy than the Southern Hemisphere, a shift that could reshape global weather patterns.
Since 2001, the Northern Hemisphere has been retaining approximately 0.34 watts more solar energy per square meter every decade compared to the South. This growing energy gap is driven by a combination of environmental changes that have fundamentally altered how our planet reflects sunlight. As snow and ice melt, they expose darker land and ocean surfaces that soak up heat rather than bouncing it back into space. At the same time, a decline in air...
26.01.2026 / 16:41
Since 2001, the Northern Hemisphere has been retaining approximately 0.34 watts more solar energy per square meter every decade compared to the South. This growing energy gap is driven by a combination of environmental changes that have fundamentally altered how our planet reflects sunlight. As snow and ice melt, they expose darker land and ocean surfaces that soak up heat rather than bouncing it back into space. At the same time, a decline in air...
