August 7, 2009

Well DUH - Ice Ages caused by shifts in solar radiation

From Portland, Oregon station KATU:
OSU study: ice ages due to shifts in solar radiation
Researchers at Oregon State University said they have found the reason for the Earth’s ice ages.

They said ice ages are linked to shifts in solar radiation caused by changes in the earth’s rotation and axis and not changes in carbon dioxide levels or ocean temperatures.

Scientists said the findings are important because they will help scientists predict how the earth’s existing ice sheets will react in the future.
Not just the ice -- all aspects of our climate. The Sun is the chief driver and the Sun is a variable star... Posted by DaveH at August 7, 2009 9:59 PM | TrackBack
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