[pleikumud]

I have read that a recent substantial reduction in sunspots on the sun will likely lead to much colder temperatures on earth.

The activities of man on earth are of little consequence compared to natural forces.

[Gondring]

I have read that a recent substantial reduction in sunspots on the sun will likely lead to much colder temperatures on earth.

It seems to be happening and is likely the cause of much of the climate variation we've seen.

The activities of man on earth are of little consequence compared to natural forces.

Tell that to those in Chernobyl, Bhopal, or Nagasaki.

Remember 9/12/2001, when there was no air traffic over the US and the lack of contrails led to measurable differences of parameters including temperature?

Nature is extremely powerful, far moreso than man...yet that doesn't mean man cannot have a significant impact.

[popdonnelly]

“I have read that a recent substantial reduction in sunspots on the sun will likely lead to much colder temperatures on earth.”

Darn, just when Al Gore had it all figured out. Gore will lose his purpose in life. Global warming was to Al Gore what Moby Dick was to Captain Ahab.

[mlocher]

Please see post 87. I think the sun spot theory might be on to something.

[Old Professer]

So far this year we have counted 24 sunspots, about 2.4 month although we just went through a record period of zero; the historical average is 8.6 per month, this year so far being about the third lowest year since counting began.