Hey Netghost!
You are right
to be concerned about pollution. I hope you never got the idea that I wasn't concerned about it myself. It is an
important issue. We humans are stupid enough to crap in our own nest then not able to figure out why it smells so
bad.
Yes and no regarding solar cycles. Some correlations have been noted but the research has been harshly
suppressed and funding denied. In my opinion, it is because it could refute parts of the global warming theory.
Without any real funding it is hard to do any real research though. I entioned it a couple times some pages back but
don't blame you for not wanting to dig for it. I didn't either.