climate change

[klahy-mit cheynj]

noun

1. a long-term change in the earth's climate, especially a change due to an increase in the average atmospheric temperature.

   Melting glaciers imply that life in the Arctic is affected by climate change.

Word History and Origins

Origin of climate change¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

Decades of homebuilding in forests and foothills have left millions of residents exposed as climate change fuels longer, hotter and drier fire seasons.

From Los Angeles Times

Beyond testing whether plants can survive in lunar conditions, the research offers insights into how crops respond to harsh climates — an increasingly urgent issue as climate change impacts agriculture.

From Salon

The Bassetlaw MP said the failure to lower bills so far was causing people to turn towards misinformation on climate change and give up on tackling the crisis altogether.

From BBC

"Habitat destruction, climate change and introduced predators continue to push many species towards extinction. But public awareness can be powerful," she said.

From BBC

The trial is trying to answer big questions about how we can produce enough food and protect farmer's livelihoods in a world being altered by climate change.

From BBC

When To Use

What is climate change?

Climate change refers to a sweeping change in global climate conditions, including weather phenomena, temperature, and sea levels. It’s caused by an influx of greenhouse gases, mostly from fossil fuel emissions around the world. These gases trap heat in the atmosphere and change weather patterns, warming many areas of the globe and causing erratic season and weather events.How is term pronounced?[ klahy-mit cheynj ]