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... TCRP A-41: Final Research Report 1 Background and Research Approach Most scientists agree that some level of climate change has already occurred, weather patterns are changing, and these changes are expected to continue or accelerate in the future. Past weather and climate patterns appear to be much less reliable indicators of future weather and climate than in recent decades, which necessitates greater flexibility in planning and decision-making processes.

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