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Solar cycle 24 has officially started
The first reverse polarity sunspots have been spotted, so it's time to make your bets re: sunspot activity in this cycle & their effects on weather (short term) and climate (longer term).

More

here, including some historical trend info

detailed consensus forecasts here

and science blog interprets here

Posted by: lotp 2008-01-06
http://www.rantburg.com/poparticle.php?ID=217624