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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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Climate Risk Strategies and Scenario Planning Interviews by Mark Trexler

This interview, conducted on April 23, 2016, features climate change expert Dr. Mark Trexler. He discusses climate risk analysis, scenario planning, and introduces The Climate Web™.

The Climate Web™ is a knowledge solution developed by Dr. Trexler and Laura Kosloff. It helps users identify and track critical climate risk issues by organizing and linking thousands of reports, news stories, and other materials. Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv conducted the interview, with camera work by Barry Heidt. It was published on April 27, 2016.

EarthSayer Mark Trexler

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