Global change

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For global climate change during Earth's history, see Climate change.

Global Change refers to the large-scale environmental changes on Earth. Examples would be changes that have a global reach, such as changes in atmospheric composition or atmosphere and ocean circulation, or changes that are more local but have a worldwide impact, such as the reduction of biodiversity in an area.[1]

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  1. ^ "National Geographic's Strange Days Glossary". http://www.pbs.org/strangedays/glossary/G.html. Retrieved 2009-08-01. 
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