Layman struggles with Science

[Richard111]

Yes. I have a copy of that graph in my GW folder. That was the one that got me started.

How is it derived? From first principles? This knowledge is so important that it should be available on demand.

I can calculate the number of molecules in a cubic metre of air at any temperature and pressure but
I cannot find out how much heat energy is absorbed by the gasses over any period of time. Also how
much energy is radiated away before any heat is passed to the air. Also any greenhouse gas CANNOT
re-radiate above its ambient temperature; i.e. there is NO FREE ENERGY.

Another important point that that graph supports for my thinking is that greenhouse gasses CAN AND DO
radiate at any temperature thereby COOLING their local environment.

This has been noted by measurements in the upper troposphere. Ach! It goes on and on!!

WHERE ARE THE TUTORIALS COVERING THE BASIC SCIENCE OF THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT?