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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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Climate Change Question Time by RSA Panel

This second event in our creative series on climate change brought together leading experts to discuss the complex challenges of resolving the issue, including competing priorities, responsibility voids, and overlapping jurisdictions.

The distinguished panel featured Economist Lord Nicholas Stern, climate scientist Chris Rapley CBE, Green Party member Baroness Jenny Jones, and others. The event was streamed live on February 11, 2015.

Watch the full talk here or listen to the full podcast.

EarthSayers Michael Mansfield; Chris Rapley; Jonathan Rowson

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