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[[Image:Image050 cosmic clouds.jpg|right|thumb|Correlation between [[cosmic rays]] and '''cloud cover''']]
[[Image:Image050 cosmic clouds.jpg|right|thumb|Correlation between [[cosmic rays]] and '''cloud cover''']]
'''Cloud cover''' is a sorely neglected factor in debates over [[global warming]].
'''Cloud cover''' is a sorely neglected factor in debates over [[global warming]].
[[Cosmic rays]] from space influence the Earth’s climate by affecting cloud formation in the lower atmosphere.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,220341,00.html]</ref> In fact, cosmic rays and cloud cover are so closely correlated as to suggest a [[cause and effect]] relationship.
[[Cosmic rays]] from space influence the Earth's climate by affecting cloud formation in the lower atmosphere.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,220341,00.html]</ref> In fact, cosmic rays and cloud cover are so closely correlated as to suggest a [[cause and effect]] relationship.
* ... most scientists believe that an increase in low cloud cover may cause a net cooling in the atmosphere because of an increased [[albedo]], while an increase in high clouds may cause the atmosphere to warm, as high clouds act as a "blanket" and reflect [[infrared radiation]] back to the earth.<ref>[http://global-warming.accuweather.com/2008/11/cloud_cover_and_its_role_in_cl.html]</ref>
* ... most scientists believe that an increase in low cloud cover may cause a net cooling in the atmosphere because of an increased [[albedo]], while an increase in high clouds may cause the atmosphere to warm, as high clouds act as a "blanket" and reflect [[infrared radiation]] back to the earth.<ref>[http://global-warming.accuweather.com/2008/11/cloud_cover_and_its_role_in_cl.html]</ref>