Glory in the Sky: New Satellite Set to Monitor the Sun and Reflected Heat to Determine Climate Effects

Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - 06:30 in Astronomy & Space

The solar forecast calls for sluggish times ahead, according to scientists in Boulder, Colo.--which could have a cooling effect on Earth. A better understanding of solar processes and their climatic impacts will be key to understanding how far such quiescence could go to counteract global warming caused by pollution from fossil fuels. [More]

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