Do you think they're making mountains out of mole hills about the weather again?

Do you think they're making mountains out of mole hills about the weather again?
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Don’t confuse weather with climate. Climate change refers to the worldwide, long term changes, which scientists have been tracking for years. And yes, changing our habits worldwide could delay the inevitable.
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