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

"Answering this question is a huge step toward understanding how we can make the most robust and productive crops possible in the face of climate change and a growing global population."

From Science Daily

As the world has warmed due to climate change, areas of permafrost are thawing, revealing secrets long buried and frozen.

From NewsForKids.net

Capturing methane, a greenhouse gas over 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide in the short term, is vital for combating climate change.

From Los Angeles Times

Lies and misinformation about the U.S. elections and major scientific topics including climate change, misinformation research, and infectious diseases flourished on the platform.

From Science Magazine

Atmospheric rivers are also more likely to occur because of climate change.

From Salon