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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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Projected U.S. Precipitation Changes by 2100 from NASA

New computer model visualizations project significant changes in U.S. precipitation patterns under varying carbon dioxide emissions scenarios. By 2100, the southwestern U.S. could become considerably drier, while the northeastern U.S. may experience increased wetness.

These visualizations offer a powerful depiction of climate change impacts, illustrating the potential transformation of our nation's climate. As Allison Leidner, Ph.D., a NASA scientist, notes, they communicate these impacts in a way words cannot. For further details, explore the National Climate Assessment: globalchange.gov/what-we-do/assessment.

EarthSayer Allison Leidner

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