Entropy balance of the earth: 0-dimensional, steady-state view Energy balance absorbed solar radiation = emitted terrestrial radiation Q_1 = Q_2 Entropy balance entropy of absorbed solar radiation + entropy production = entropy of emitted terrestrial radiation Q_1 / T_1 + (production) = Q_2 / T_2 T_1 ≒ 5800 K、 T_2 ≒ 255 K