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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?

We recommend you listen and learn which is the best advice we can give to begin to understand the challenges before us.

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Why World is Finally Ready to Track Climate Change

Governments from over 190 nations will convene at the UN 2015 Paris Climate Conference (November 30 – December 11) to forge a new global agreement on climate change.

This year's summit holds greater promise than the unsuccessful 2009 Copenhagen meeting. Optimism stems from the growth of renewable energy and evolving stances among major polluters, including the US.

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