Khabibullo Abdussamatov
Habibullo Ismailovich Abdussamatov | |
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| Born | October 27, 1940 Samarkand, Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic |
| Occupation | Astrophysicist |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Known for | Research on solar influence on climate; prediction of a 21st-century mini-ice age; skepticism of greenhouse gas-driven global warming |
Habibullo Ismailovich Abdussamatov (; sometimes rendered as Abdusamatov; initials transliterated as H.I. or K.I.; born October 27, 1940) is a Russian expert in astrophysics. He oversees the Astrometria initiative on the Russian module of the International Space Station and directs the Space Research Laboratory at Pulkovo Observatory, part of the Russian Academy of Sciences. He attributes the primary cause of global warming to natural phenomena.
Professional Background
Beginning his career in 1964 as a research trainee, Abdussamatov advanced to become the head of the Space Research Laboratory at Pulkovo Observatory. Additionally, he leads both the Space Research Sector and the Selenometria project associated with Russia's segment of the International Space Station.
Solar Influence
Abdussamatov has delivered presentations at the fourth and ninth editions of the International Conference on Climate Change, events organized by the Heartland Institute that bring together scientists challenging mainstream climate science. He contends that "global warming is not caused by greenhouse gas emissions but stems from an exceptionally high solar radiation level and a century-long increase in its intensity." This stance opposes the prevailing scientific consensus on climate change. He further claims that concurrent warming observed on both Mars and Earth is a result of prolonged variations in solar irradiance. Nevertheless, this interpretation is not widely endorsed within the scientific community.
Abdussamatov rejects the notion that Earth's atmosphere generates a greenhouse effect, describing it as "lacking scientific foundation." He maintains that greenhouse gases, once heated, ascend and dissipate absorbed heat instead of retaining it.
21st Century Mini-Ice Age
At the beginning of 2012, Abdussamatov predicted the onset of a new "mini-ice age", anticipated to commence in 2014 and reach its peak around the year 2055. This forecast drew significant media interest, particularly after the harsh winter experienced in eastern North America during 2013 and 2014. Abdussamatov pointed to a downward trend in Total Solar Irradiance (TSI), forecasting a prolonged bicentennial decline that would influence Earth's energy equilibrium.
Selected publications
External links
- Official page in English
- UPI article from February 2006 discussing his mid-21st century 'mini-ice age' projection.
- February 2007 feature titled "Look to Mars for the truth on global warming", part of The Deniers series by Lawrence Solomon.