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A few of us atmospheric scientists haven't caved to peer pressure. Not being dependent on government grants doled out for capitalism bashing has its advantages. My guess is when we pass 2 decades of lack of continued warming the theory will finally be set aside as the bunk it is (another 5+ years or so).
However, climate change is a real phenomena. The warmists have grabbed onto it as a way to save face and continue their attacks on a prosperous society by erroneously claiming climate change is primarily induced by humans. Fortunately people are seeing through the charade. The solar driven ebb and flow of energy (heat and stored potential energy) and moisture around the planet is important; these things will impact agriculture, trade, and living conditions that can add pressure to already unstable regions of the world.
If the current decrease in solar energy output continues for a few decades (seems likely), climate patterns will continue to adjust, changing growing seasons and precipitation patterns. As a result, production of staple crops may decrease globally with consequences we should plan for, especially since the impacts won't be spread equally. When governments fail to adequately respond to food crises you know who they turn to.
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