climate crisis

American  

[klahy-mit krahy-sis] / ˈklaɪ mɪt ˌkraɪ sɪs /

noun

Climatology.

1. a critical situation in which long-term change in the earth’s climate has severe adverse effects on the environment, necessitating immediate and bold countermeasures.

   Brewers are taking notice as the climate crisis decimates Europe’s barley crops.

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Etymology

Origin of climate crisis

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

The film moves beyond the climate crisis to the increase in climate refugees, which Fox underscores by starting with Americans, including victims of the Paradise blaze, before journeying around the globe.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

It may feel like nothing we can do as individuals will make a difference to stem the climate crisis.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

"In a context of climate crisis and oil shock, it seems absolutely obvious that this kerosene should be reserved for more essential uses at a time when we're facing fuel shortages," he said.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

But new findings based on sediment records stretching back 3,300 years suggest the story may be more complicated than a simple climate crisis.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

If these internal combustion enginereed cars could be powered by carbon-neutral fuel, it would have a massive impact on the climate crisis.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026