Solar observers predict a “Little Ice Age (LIA)” to arrive before 2100.  While expert economists confirm that a modestly warmer climate benefits both health and human prosperity, a colder climate generally spells more sickness and poses real danger to agricultural yields—with consequent famines and mass starvation.  These calamities can be overcome – through adequate and timely preparation of energy supplies, water projects, and croplands. There is some urgency in preparing now for the possibility of such a cold period, similar to the LIA that prevailed off and on during 1400-1800 AD.  It is likely then that tropical regions will end up as the major sources of food and be called upon to supply the rest of the world. Short-term energy (till 2100):  No foreseeable problem; known reserves of fossil fuels appear to be adequate – even with a world population peaking at around 9 billion Long-term energy (till 3000 AD and...(Read Full Article)