global warming
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global warming
The long-term rise in the average temperature of Earth's atmosphere and oceans, caused mainly by human activities. Also referred to as global climate change.
Der Ausstoß von Treibhausgasen ist die Hauptursache für die fortschreitende Erderwärmung.
The emission of greenhouse gases is the main cause of advancing global warming.
The word is clearly composed of 'Erde' (Earth) and 'Erwärmung' (warming). 'Erwärmung' itself is derived from the verb 'erwärmen' (to warm) and describes the process by which something becomes warm. Literally, then, it is the 'Erwärmung der Erde' (warming of the Earth).
Die Erderwärmung ist eine der größten Herausforderungen unserer Zeit.
Global warming is one of the greatest challenges of our time.
'Erderwärmung' (global warming) is often combined with verbs that describe an action or an influence. Common combinations are 'die Erderwärmung bekämpfen' (to combat global warming), 'stoppen' (to stop), 'begrenzen' (to limit), or 'verlangsamen' (to slow down).
Die Politik versucht, die Erderwärmung auf 1,5 Grad zu begrenzen.
Policymakers are trying to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.
The word often appears in connection with its effects or causes. Very typical phrases are 'die Folgen der Erderwärmung' (the consequences of global warming) and 'die Ursachen der Erderwärmung' (the causes of global warming).
Extremwetterereignisse gelten als eine Folge der Erderwärmung.
Extreme weather events are considered a consequence of global warming.
climate change
Der Klimawandel encompasses long-term changes in various weather and climate patterns, such as temperatures and precipitation. Die Erderwärmung refers more specifically to the rise in the average temperature of the atmosphere and oceans. Klimawandel is appropriate for the overall development, while Erderwärmung is used for the rise in temperature.
Der Bericht zeigt die Erderwärmung am Anstieg der durchschnittlichen Temperatur.
The report shows global warming through the rise in the average temperature.
Der Bericht zeigt den Klimawandel an steigenden Temperaturen und veränderten Niederschlägen.
The report shows climate change through rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns.
