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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.

Curated by mokiethecat

Published on Oct 17, 2016

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This film highlights the global impact and ambition of the UK's Arctic science community. It demonstrates how great ideas, world-class infrastructure, and new international partnerships are shaping a dynamic future for the UK in this fragile, vital region.

Learn more about Arctic research at http://www.arctic.ac.uk/.