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What is climate change? A definition from the Department of Ecology of Washington State reads: Climate includes patterns of temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind and seasons. It affects more than just a change in the weather and refers to seasonal changes over a long period of time. These climate patterns play a fundamental role in shaping natural ecosystems, and the human economies and cultures that depend on them.

It may be used inter-changably with global warming as they’re closely related. Global warming causes climates to change. Here is NASA discussion on the two terms, What's In A Name?

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On Climate Risk and Scenario Planning by Dr. Mark Trexler

This video features Dr. Mark Trexler, an expert with over 30 years of regulatory and energy policy experience, discussing scenario planning, climate risk tools for businesses, and the interplay of risk and opportunity. He has advised clients globally on climate change risk management for over 25 years.

With attorney Laura H. Kosloff, Dr. Trexler co-created The Climate Web, a vital tool for finding "actionable climate knowledge" amidst overwhelming climate information.

This interview with Mark Trexler was conducted by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability, and filmed in Portland, Oregon, on April 23, 2016.

EarthSayer Mark Trexler

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