climate change
English meaning: Climate Change
English Definition
(English)Climate change refers to long-term alterations in Earth's climate system, including rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and more frequent extreme weather. Human-caused (anthropogenic) climate change results from greenhouse gas emissions — CO₂, methane, nitrous oxide — that trap heat in the atmosphere.
English Definition
Long-term shifts in global temperatures and weather patterns, primarily driven since the 20th century by human activities — especially burning fossil fuels. The Paris Agreement (2015) aims to limit warming to 1.5-2°C above pre-industrial levels.
Example
“India is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts — rising sea levels, glacier retreat, changing monsoon patterns, and increased cyclone intensity.”
In English: “India faces severe risks from climate change including monsoon disruption and rising seas.”
Synonyms
- global warming
- climate crisis
Antonyms / Opposites
- climate stability
Literary Heritage
“I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey-work of the stars.”
“I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey-work of the stars.”
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