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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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Hiding Climate Risk
July 31, 2018

Jason Mark of Sierra Magazine emphasizes the critical need to address local climate risks. He argues that these dangers, often downplayed by insurance and real estate, will inevitably surface.

The true impact will become clear as 30-year mortgages mature, coinciding with significant increases in flooding and sea-level rise.

EarthSayer Jason Mark

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