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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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Climate Change and the Power to Act: An Ethical Approach
June 27, 2018

Despite pledges to limit global warming, climate change is a current reality, and success seems unlikely. This panel explores how to advance ethical leadership for climate justice globally, nationally, and locally. Key topics include the Paris Agreement, geoengineering governance, California's challenges, and the Seychelles' innovative coping strategies.

This roundtable, sponsored by Carnegie Council's "Ethics & International Affairs" journal, took place on April 5, 2018, at the International Studies Association (ISA) Annual Convention in San Francisco. For the full transcript and audio, visit: https://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20180405-climate-change-and-power-to-act-ethical-approach-for-practical-progress