Quote from wjk:
I'm curious, FC. Recently, there has been increased speculation, including by some in NASA, regarding similarities to the current sunspot min and the Maunder Minimum. Of the AGW models that were developed, how many included this type of data? My understanding is that the amount of solar variation's effect on climate is essentially a developing research area, and not well understood. It doesn't dispute man's contribution to warming, but certainly would have a huge impact on the outcome of predicted warming (or even cooling), wouldn't you agree?
Solar was increasing until about 1970. Since then it has been declining while temps continue to rise.
Aside from the eleven year cycles there not much that can be predicted as far as solar as far as I know.
