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Originally Posted by mugaliens
I see a lot of debate concerning direct radiation, but little to nothing about secondary effects, which may be more of a multiplier of radiation than having any direct effects.
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Yes, this is a common misunderstanding. It is well established that variations in the amount of energy the Sun puts out alone, cannot explain climate change past or present. However, indirect solar effects such as moderating the cosmic ray flux, may have an even larger impact on climate than the variations in solar energy.
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