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What happen to heat energy after it is released to the atmosphere?

According to the conservation of energy, energy is transformed into other forms of energy. In real cases, for example, in engines, not all chemical energy (from the fuel) is converted to kinetic energy (correct me if I'm wrong) because some of the input energy is dissipated as heat energy. So logically, the heat energy is released to the atmosphere. What happens to the heat energy after that?

Public Comments

1. Well now, have you heard of 'Global Warming' :-) :-)
2. The problem is that heat energy is dissipated, i.e. heat energy that is produced spreads out. The radiators in a lecture room produce heat energy. This heat energy dissipates and the surrounding area becomes very slightly warmer etc. This dissipated heat energy cannot be regained in a useful form.