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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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Jeffrey Sachs delivered the keynote at the 2013 Global Grand Challenges Summit in London, focusing on sustainable development. He highlighted that countries are not adequately addressing energy and economic needs to achieve sustainability. This presentation was published on March 30, 2013.

In an October 15, 2013 Financial Times article, responding to Typhoon Haiyan, Sachs emphasized the urgent need for credible, long-term low-carbon energy plans. He outlined four key pillars for a sustainable pathway: increasing low-carbon electricity, electrifying sectors like transport and heating, improving energy efficiency, and ending deforestation.

EarthSayer Jeffrey Sachs

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