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climate change
[klahy-mit cheynj]
noun
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
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In August, Australia also signed a $328m security and business deal with Vanuatu, which involves the building of two data centres, strengthening of security and help dealing with the impacts of climate change.
They worry about guns, about the economy, climate change and discrimination.
Badenoch's signals on climate change, on leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, tip towards the right of the Conservative spectrum, on territory that right now, Reform have painted in bold primary colours.
Kelp forests also filter water, store carbon, and protect coastal communities from storms and erosion, making them an ally in addressing climate change, Prentice said.
“And we’re not even looking at what the drop in future flows is going to be from climate change.”
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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 ]
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