But the Earth has seen many ice ages in its long history. Does the Earth speed up, then slow down, in response to each episode? Also, they're predicting a mini ice-age in the next 15 years.
Earth heading for 'mini ice age' in just 15 years, scientists say
UPI ^ | Updated July 11, 2015 | Doug G. Ware
Solar scientists predict that the Earth will enter a "mini ice age" around 2030 due to decreased activity by the sun, which will bring with it frigid cold winters. The last time the Earth experienced a similar situation occurred between 1645 and 1715.
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Mini ice age? Is it called winter?