Climate Change is Inevitable and Includes Global Cooling

by Carl G. Looney
(Reno, NV)

Climate Change is Inevitable and Includes Global Cooling

For an intriguing account of the recent global warming alarm, there was once a great resource known as www.informatron.biz

It detailed the alarms and fears in the 20^th Century and gave us the scientific truth in nontechnical terms (but had a bit of technology for engineers and scientists).

A Pioneer in Global Information

It also told the history of climate changes from natural causes, discussed what controls our climate on Earth and in the newly discovered cycles of the Sun. It tied this to the emergence of humankind. Furthermore, how the changing climate has affected humans from hunter gatherer to animal herder to civilization.

There is no other place where you can get the same clear explanations of climate, both current and historical. Also, there is no source that provides a tale of the trails, climates, DNA changes, religion, and migrations of humans over the last millennia.

Barry's Response - A little perspective for open minds. Now all we need are open minds. I did have a chance to visit the site when it was alive, and there was some interesting reading on it.

It would have been a service to humanity to have this thing expand and survive. Looney remained professionally active as an Emeritus Professor of Computer Science & Engineering (at the University of Nevada in Reno) and consultant. He has made many significant posts to StuffintheAir.com - Thank you.

Understanding Earth's Climate and Civilizations

For millennia, natural forces have shaped our planet's climate, affecting civilizations' rise and fall.

To start with, Earth's climate is shaped by solar cycles. Earth's climate is influenced by the Sun's energy output. During the "Little Ice Age," the Maunder Minimum (1645-1715) coincided with cooler temperatures.

Volcanic activity: Volcanoes spew sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere, which reflects sunlight and cools the planet. In 1991, Mount Pinatubo erupted and global temperatures dropped by about 0.6°C.

Over thousands of years, Earth's orbit and axial tilt change, which affects sunlight and causes cycles of ice ages and warmer periods. Over millions of years, plate tectonics alters ocean currents and atmospheric circulation, affecting climate.

What else? Fossil fuels, in particular, have accelerated climate change. There have been 27 weather and climate disasters in the U.S. alone in 2024, each costing more than $1 billion.

Human societies have been impacted by climate change for centuries. It was around 11,700 years ago that the last Ice Age ended, which allowed agriculture to flourish and civilizations to rise, while prolonged droughts led to civilizations collapsing.

What to do?

We can take action by understanding both natural and human-induced climate change:
- Find out what climate science is and what climate history is.
- Reduce your carbon footprint by using renewable energy and reducing waste.
- Protect the environment and address climate change.

We can appreciate our planet's history and ensure its sustainability by understanding how natural forces and human activities interact.

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