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re: I agree with you in that------

There is a global warming trend happening at this moment in time, what I disagree with is the way it is assumed that the only reason for that increase or the acceleration of that increase is due to the so called greenhouse effect, I believe that there are other forces involved in creating that phenomenon.
For instance, from the site you obtained your information, there is the following speculation:

there is evidence that suggests that the sunlight hitting the earth is slightly brighter than that ten years ago. It has been reported that, between 1986 and 1996, the intensity of solar radiation increased by 0.036 percent. If such speculation is true, it raises the possibility that the global warming experienced over the past decade can be attributed to the variances in solar output.

I'm not debating the fact that the greenhouse gasses can increase the temperature of a planet, nor am I debating the possibility that the sun's energy output can fluctuate, all I am saying is that you and many others are ignoring one possible phenomenon that can also produce these observed effects.
For instance the above quotation: "It has been reported that, between 1986 and 1996, the intensity of solar radiation increased by 0.036 percent." May be nothing more than a guess, or it may be the result of accurate measurements made from an orbiting space craft, on the otherhand if it is the result of accurate measurements at the surface of Earth, then the measured change could indicate changes in the atmospheric condition, such as less dust in the atmosphere, less cloud cover, or other phenomenon such as decrease of the atmospheric density.

I have explained my view as to why the atmospheric density/pressure might decrease, you did not believe it then and I do not expect you to believe it now.

All I can say is that all the observed global changes, such as higher wind speeds, stronger hurricanes, faster rate of water evaporation, less ozone in the upper atmosphere, warmer ocean water, and even divers effects such as the possible increase in the number and strength of earthquakes and volcanos, can be attributed to the possibility of a decrease in the average pressure or density of the Earth's atmosphere.

Has anyone recorded the atmospheric pressure at sea level during the last 100 years?
If there is such a record, then has there been any changes in the average pressure during that time?

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