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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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Dr. Steven Chu discusses climate change, new pathways and opportunities to renewable energy, and

Dr. Steven Chu, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor at Stanford University, discusses climate change, new pathways to renewable energy, and the challenges the country faces.

Previously, Dr. Chu served as the 12th U.S. Secretary of Energy under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2013. As the longest-serving Energy Secretary, he launched key initiatives like ARPA-E, Energy Innovation Hubs, and Clean Energy Ministerial meetings.

This discussion is part of the annual Conradin von Gugelberg Memorial Lecture on the Environment, hosted by the Stanford Center for Social Innovation. Established by the Stanford MBA Class of 1987, the lecture honors their classmate's commitment to preserving Earth's resources.

EarthSayer Dr. Steven Chu

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