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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.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of climate change1
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At the same time, climate change is altering weather patterns, creating new challenges for water supply.
Heatwaves are becoming more common due to climate change, with a greater chance of seeing extreme heat.
The science of climate change is undeniably clear, and California is ground zero for the effects.
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.
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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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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