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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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Oregonians Embrace Climate Change with Adam Davis

This excerpt summarizes findings from the "What do Oregonians Value and Believe?" survey, presented by Adam Davis of DHM Research with Dave Miller at the City Club of Portland on October 4, 2013.

A key finding indicates Oregonians believe the nation must consume less to address climate change. This content was curated and annotated by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability, and published on January 28, 2015.

Access the full interview here.

EarthSayer Adam Davis

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