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

They are especially concerned about immigration, they are doubtful about many equalities policies, and they are more inclined to be sceptical about climate change.

From BBC

That comes as climate change ratchets up the frequency and intensity of heat waves.

From Los Angeles Times

“These findings send perhaps the most alarming message yet about the impact of climate change on our water resources,” said Jay Famiglietti, a hydrologist and professor at Arizona State University who co-authored the study.

From Los Angeles Times

One of the maps - which displayed predicted flooding patterns as a result of climate change - was of particular concern to him.

From BBC

“The evidence that human-caused climate change is changing heat waves, heavy rainfall events, droughts, hurricanes, and wildfires has grown.”

From Los Angeles Times

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 ]