Meaning & use
climate change
A long-term shift in global or regional weather patterns and average temperatures, especially the current warming linked to human activity.
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Scientists point to rising sea levels as clear evidence of climate change.
The conference brought world leaders together to negotiate new climate change targets.
A note on using this word
"Climate change" is now preferred over "global warming" in science because it covers shifting rainfall and storms, not just rising temperatures.
Words with a similar meaning
global warming
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