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This report documents how the climate in British Columbia changed during the 20th century and the rates at which these changes occurred. The trends described are based on a set of environmental indicators that represent key properties of the climate system, or important ecological, social, or economic values that are considered sensitive to climate change. Past trends are based on analysis of historical data and future impacts are based on the most up-to-date projections of climate researchers. Where possible, the report identifies trends for each region of the province. It outlines potential impacts of these trends on freshwater, marine, & terrestrial ecosystems and on human communities, and examines how climate change is likely to affect the province during the 21st century.