U.S. must "adapt" to changing climate - Obama aides

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States must prepare for unstoppable climate changes that will have a major impact on farming, industry, recreation and government services, Obama administration officials said on Thursday.

"As much as we can try to avoid (it), there will undoubtedly be changes in our climate that will have devastating impacts, very significant impacts, on all sectors from recreation to industry and business to agriculture" and government, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said.