The rate at which Earth is absorbing energy is alarming climate scientists

NASA's CERES project measures Earth's energy budget using satellite instruments since the 1990s.

Earth's albedo (reflectivity) is decreasing, causing more solar energy to be absorbed.

Earth's energy imbalance (EEI) is the gap between absorbed solar energy and emitted infrared radiation.

EEI is the fundamental driver of long-term climate change, with income exceeding outgoings.