Quote:Do I need a peer reviewed paper for that? Let me put it another way, if the photons transferring energy due to to an increase in the retention of infrared light are behaving differently than the photons transferring energy due to an increase solar radiance then something is not right.
That isn't what I asked. I asked why professionals with way more education, knowledge and training than you don't think your theory explains observed climate change. Now a possible answer could be "some do - here's some links to reputable peer-reviewed studies that agree with me", and if so, that'd be great to hear about.
Fluctuations in solar output have been shown to effect the climate. We can see fluctuations of up to .2% in solar radiance during these periods of heavy sunspot activity. There has been a measured increase of .15% in solar output since the 1970s. Three gets you four that this has had an effect on the climate.