How does climate change affect seasonal changes?

Insurmountable data show that climate change has been affecting meteorological behavior, but does this also affect seasonal changes?

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The short answer is yes; climate change is causing shifting seasons.  So far, the world has experienced spring earlier, longer summers, late fall, and shorter winters.  And these changes don’t just affect people; ecosystems are also thrown out of order.  The irregular timing of flowers blooming affects pollinators while migration schedule of birds has also changed.  Many other species relying on various environmental cues have also been misaligned, which can hurt some species that depend on one another.

Due to global warming, even the slightest change in temperature can be enough to push spring thaw earlier and delay the first frost to come later in the fall.  Trees and flowers now bloom earlier than usual.  This can impact surroundings because pests start breeding earlier and linger longer due to the more extended summer.

These new developments have also created false seasons.  In the case of unusually warm weather late in the winter, the world experiences a “false spring,” which triggers the growth of vegetation.  But crops growing too early can make them susceptible to subsequent frost.  This can impact their ability to produce fruits, nuts, and seeds.