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What influence will future solar activity changes over the 21st century have on projected global near-surface temperature changes?

Lockwood, Mike; Jones, Gareth S.; Stott, Peter A.

During the 20th century, solar activity increased in magnitude to a so-called grand maximum. It is probable that this high level of solar activity is at or near its end. It is of great interest whether any future reduction in solar activity could have a significant impact on climate that could partially offset the projected anthropogenic warming. …