Sunspots. What Sunspots?

For the first time since 1913 we have had a month without a single sunspot. The 7 months prior to August averaged a very low 3 sunspots. This is the most likely cause for global temperatures dropping this year. Is it something we should be concerned about?

On the one hand, we could be heading into a "mini-Ice Age" that coincided with the Maunder Minimum of 1645 to 1715. This would mean colder weather and nothing an extra layer of clothing and a million glasshouses won't fix.

On the other hand, it could just be "one of those things" and come right soon.

Or, there is grave concern that the Sun is building up to an almighty Coronal Mass Ejection or similar, in 2012, that could wipe out humankind.

Read more at Bob Kingsley's site.