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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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The most important thing you can do to fight climate change: talk about it | Katharine Hayhoe
January 11, 2019

Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe suggests a new approach to discussing climate change: connect through shared values like family and community, rather than rehashing data. In her inspiring TED Talk, Hayhoe emphasizes that hope begins with conversation, prompting people to realize they already care about a changing climate.

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EarthSayer Katharine Hayhoe

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