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A Swedish study found that the planet was warmer in ancient Roman times and the Middle Ages than today, challenging the mainstream idea that man-made greenhouse gas emissions are the main drivers of global warming.
The study, by scientist Leif Kullman, analyzed 455 “radiocarbon-dated mega-fossils” in the Scandes mountains and found that tree lines for different species of trees were higher during the Roman and Medieval times than they are today. Not only that, but the temperatures were higher as well.
“Historical tree line positions are viewed in relation to early 21st century equivalents, and indicate that tree line elevations attained during the past century and in association with modern climate warming are highly unusual, but not unique, phenomena from the perspective of the past 4,800 years,” Kullman found. “Prior to that, the pine tree line (and summer temperatures) was consistently higher than present, as it was also during the Roman and Medieval periods.”
Read more: dailycaller.com...
Lazarus Short
They don't care which way they stampede us, as long as we buy a few books on the run. It worked for the Gorebot. Of course, the warm and cold phases are cyclical, but my BIG fear is not global warming or a new ice age, but pole shift...
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post by iunlimited491
The Sun is responsible for the majority of weather conditions all over the planet, and it is currently experiencing an 'unexpected' low-point in solar activity. You might already be aware of the lack of solar flares and/or sunspots, during what was suppose to be a solar-maximum this year, 2013:
NASA warns 'something unexpected is happening to the Sun' (Released on March 8th.)www.dailymail.co.uk...
'Something unexpected' is happening on the Sun, NASA has warned.
This year was supposed to be the year of 'solar maximum,' the peak of the 11-year sunspot cycle. But solar activity is relatively low.
And this article, (7/12/13)
Sun's bizarre behavior: Weakest solar cycle in 100 yearswww.latimes.com...
2013 was supposed to be the year of solar maximum -- the peak of an 11-year cycle when the number of sunspots that mar the sun's surface is at its highest. But scientists say our current solar maximum, known as solar maximum 24, is the weakest one in 100 years.
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Conflicting studies suggests, low solar-activity may also have an effect on the Earths Jet-stream; causing out of the ordinary weather patterns. Especially during the colder months in western Europe. Low solar activity can lead to Atmospheric Blocking and prevent warmer westerly winds from entering the region:
Solar Activity Changes Regional Jetstream Flowswww.heatisonline.org...
The research finds that low solar activity promotes the formation of giant kinks in the jet stream. These kinks can block warm westerly winds from reaching Europe, while allowing in winds from Arctic Siberia. When this happens in winter, northern Europe freezes, even though other, comparable regions of the globe may be experiencing unusually mild conditions.
Low solar activity link to cold UK wintersnews.bbc.co.uk...
The UK and continental Europe could be gripped by more frequent cold winters in the future as a result of low solar activity, say researchers.
The researchers used the 351-year CET record because it provided data that went back to the beginning of the last Maunder Minimum, a prolonged period of very low activity on the Sun that lasted about half a century.
The Maunder Minimum occurred in the latter half of the 17th Century - a period when Europe experienced a series of harsh winters, which has been dubbed by some as the Little Ice Age. Following this, there was a gradual increase in solar activity that lasted 300 years.
whywhynot
reply to post by gardener
I'm a little concerned about your referenced site as it is loaded with get you global ice age books here ads. May be nothing but it does seem a bit self-serving.
dlbott
Lazarus Short
They don't care which way they stampede us, as long as we buy a few books on the run. It worked for the Gorebot. Of course, the warm and cold phases are cyclical, but my BIG fear is not global warming or a new ice age, but pole shift...
They are shifting now.... Lol Just as long as it happens slowly and little bit at time lol.
The Bot