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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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"What's up with the weather -Climate Change"

Eco Eye Series 12, Episode 3, hosted by Duncan Stewart, investigates climate change.

Published on January 21, 2014, this episode examines Ireland's recent extreme weather, including record freezing temperatures, heatwaves, and the worst flooding in 800 years, which left 50,000 homes uninsured. It questions if our climate is changing and discusses the potential impacts both domestically and internationally.

EarthSayer Duncan Stewart

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