False 'heat only rises' claim defies climate science | AAP

Debunking the 'Heat Only Rises' Claim

AAP FactCheck reveals that the claim "heat only rises" is false and defies climate science.

Atmospheric carbon dioxide can warm the earth's surface through radiation, transferring heat in all directions, including downwards.

Experts say heat is transferred in all directions, including downwards, via radiation, which is how carbon dioxide (CO2) warms the planet.

A Facebook post falsely claims that CO2 cannot warm the ground level because "heat only goes up", and that any warming from CO2 would only occur "in the sky".

Author's summary: Climate science debunks the "heat only rises" claim.

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Australian Associated Press Australian Associated Press — 2025-10-27

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