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global warming
The long-term increase in the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans, caused mainly by human activities. Synonymous with 'globale Erwärmung' (global warming).
Der Kampf gegen die Klimaerwärmung ist eine der größten globalen Herausforderungen unserer Zeit.
The fight against global warming is one of the greatest global challenges of our time.
The word is made up of 'Klima' (climate) and 'Erwärmung' (warming). 'Erwärmung' is the noun form of the verb 'erwärmen' (to warm up) and describes the process by which something becomes warm. Literally, it therefore means 'die Erwärmung des Klimas' (the warming of the climate).
Die Erwärmung der Ozeane ist ein Teil der globalen Klimaerwärmung.
The warming of the oceans is part of global climate warming.
'Klimaerwärmung' (global warming) is often combined with verbs that describe a process or a reaction to it. Typical verbs are 'die Klimaerwärmung stoppen' (to stop global warming), 'bekämpfen' (to fight), 'verlangsamen' (to slow down), or 'beschleunigen' (to accelerate).
Wissenschaftler suchen nach Wegen, um die Klimaerwärmung zu verlangsamen.
Scientists are looking for ways to slow down global warming.
Common noun combinations describe aspects of the phenomenon. These include 'die Folgen der Klimaerwärmung' (the consequences of global warming), 'die Ursachen der Klimaerwärmung' (the causes of global warming), and 'Maßnahmen gegen die Klimaerwärmung' (measures against global warming).
Die Folgen der Klimaerwärmung sind weltweit spürbar.
The consequences of global warming can be felt worldwide.
climate change
'der Klimawandel' and 'die Klimaerwärmung' both talk about long-term changes in the climate. 'Klimaerwärmung' more specifically means the rise in the Earth's average temperature. 'Klimawandel' is broader: in addition to warming, it also includes effects such as changed rainy seasons, more extreme weather events, or changes in nature. The words are often confused because current global warming is a central part of climate change. If it is only about rising temperatures, 'Klimaerwärmung' is more precise; for the whole problem, 'Klimawandel' fits better.
Die Klimaerwärmung lässt die Durchschnittstemperaturen weltweit steigen.
Global warming is causing average temperatures to rise worldwide.
Im Kurs haben wir über die Folgen des Klimawandels für Küstenstädte gesprochen.
In the course, we talked about the effects of climate change on coastal cities.