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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.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of climate change1

First recorded in 1980–85
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Talks will focus on North Atlantic and Arctic security as well as climate change, economic development and critical minerals, before Macron continues to the G7 summit in Canada.

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He also pointed out to the BBC that low-lying coastal areas, where some nickel deposits are found, are some of the places most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, including rising sea levels.

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“With climate change, cold water is at a premium for these rivers, and it’s critical,” Mathews said.

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We did the same thing on climate change.

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Ardern was quick-witted enough to sparkle on Stephen Colbert and shrewd enough to pass effective climate change legislation and protect a woman’s right to choose.

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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 ]

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