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Earthwatch has research projects in the Arctic, in the rainforest of Australia, on the coral reefs of the Bahamas, leave no question that global climate change is a reality to contend with now. Earthwatch Institute promotes public understanding of the impact of climate change on our world, alternatives to help mitigate negative impacts, and ways that we can adapt to the effects of climate change. Climate affects the distribution, diversity, and abundance of species, the pattern of habitats, and ecosystem dynamics. It also shapes human responses to the environment, which ultimately influence economies and social patterns. A sustainable future depends on everyone developing a better understanding of how climate change will affect vulnerable species, habitats, and the ecosystem services that support human life. The time for action is now.