The conversation between human and AI assistant.
Why are there clouds?
That's interesting. How do clouds affect the climate?
Clouds can have both a cooling and a warming effect on the climate. On one hand, they reflect sunlight back into space, which helps cool the Earth's surface. On the other hand, they also absorb and re-radiate heat, which can have a warming effect. Overall, the net effect of clouds on climate depends on their altitude, thickness, and type.