Originally Posted by HalinTexas
Is there evidence that someone can direct me to that reveals solar radiation amounts over time?

Actually you are correct. The mini-iceage mid 1600s to 1800 caused a 3-4 degree cool down of our planet. Scientist say that sun's energy output actually decresed during that time period causing the cool down, so with a nod to Gore, maybe the warming up is also due to a cyclical increased output. Duno 4 sure as I am a History major with a minor in Beer....