[vbmoneyspender]

There is ample evidence that we have a long-term global warming problem . . .

It would be nice if Brooks shared some of that evidence with us. It would also be nice if Brooks applied his scientific expertise to the problem and explained to us what will need to be done if global warming (assuming it is actually occurring) is the result of long term changes in the Sun. If that is the case, does Brooks suggest we embark on an immediate program to finetune the amount of energy being put out by the Sun?

[EQAndyBuzz]

Everyone missed the point here.

Someone from the NY Slimes wrote an article that actually makes it look like things are going ok in the Bush camp. Now look closer. The RATS have stalled any efforts of the administrations plans for reducing emissions.

What has been Kerry's flavor of the week? The Environment.

[neverdem]

if global warming (assuming it is actually occurring) is the result of long term changes in the Sun. If that is the case, does Brooks suggest we embark on an immediate program to finetune the amount of energy being put out by the Sun?

Global warming is happening. Just look at the shrinkage of glaciers. I'm sure average temperature measurements also show a small increase, IIRC.

The trouble is the plausible hypothesis that it is due to man-made increases in "greenhouse gases".

I only alluded to to it, but you stated it almost explicitly, i.e. there are natural variations in the radiant energy from the sun which have also been documented by recordings made by satellites.