A number of these recent studies come from the relatively new journal Science of Climate Change, which is run by those on the skeptical side. I assume their peer review is good, but I too am skeptical, in this case that perhaps eagerness to disprove hysterical narratives leads to acceptance of sloppy science. The journal is published in Norway, which I view as a plus. In any event, a study published there claims we are entering into a “grand solar minimum”–a period of reduced solar activity. These periods have been associated with cold spells often referred to as little ice ages. The author uses an analysis of magnetic waves in the sun to come to his conclusions. He says there is a regular cycle to the patterns of these waves and that the pattern is associated with more or less solar activity. He claims we entered a solar minimum that started in 2020 and will last until 2053. He projects another one from 2375 to 2410. Don’t think I will be around to see that. Apparently a temperature decline of around one degree Centigrade will occur. Not clear to what extent all the extra warmth being created by CO2-induced global warming will offset that cooling–ha, ha. (Solar Study)
