A term used to refer to all forms of climatic inconsistency, but especially to significant change from one prevailing climatic condition to another. In some cases, "climate change" has bee [..]

A non-random change in climate that is measured over several decades or longer. The change may be due to natural or human-induced causes.

Changement climatique

Change of climate, which is attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the global atmosphere and which is in addition to natural climate variability observed ov [..]

1983, in the modern "global warming" sense.

A shift in global weather patterns resulting in an increase in the variability of temperature, precipitation, and wind in a region over a period of time. Recent studies suggest that emissions from gas [..]

The variation in the Earth’s global climate over time. Man-made climate change is a variation directly attributable to human behaviour.

gradual changes in all the interconnected weather elements on our planet. Read more in the NG Education Encyclopedia

Long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, wind and all other aspects of the Earth's climate. Often regarded as a result of human activity and fossil fuel consumption.

Most scientists and politicians now accept the climate of planet Earth is changing due to human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels. Changing climates are not new on Earth - but this time t [..]

Climate change refers to any significant change in the measures of climate lasting for an extended period of time. In other words, climate change includes major changes in temperature, precipitation, or wind patterns, among others, that occur over several decades or longer.

long term variations in climate, particularly related to average annual temperatures and annual rainfall.

Refers to all forms of climatic inconsistency. but is often used in a more restricted sense to imply a significant change. Within the media, climate change has been used synonymously with global warmi [..]

Changes in global climate patterns attributed to increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere as well as changes in average global temperature. © Nature Education

The accumulation of gasses in the atmosphere, especially carbon dioxide and methane, that act like the glass roof of a greenhouse, letting sunlight in but trapping the radiant heat. (See also Greenhouse effect and Global warming).

A change in global or regional climate patterns beyond that of climate variability, especially change caused by increased levels carbon dioxide in the atmosphere as a result of burning fossil fuels.

Any significant change in measures of climate (such as temperature, precipitation or wind) lasting for an extended period (decades or longer). Climate change may result from: Natural factors, such as changes in the sun's intensity or slow changes in the Earth's orbit around the sun

long-term changes in temperature and precipitation

 Refers to changes in long-term trends in the average climate, such as changes in average temperatures. In IPCC usage, climate change refers to any change in climate over time, whether due to natural [..]

Climate change refers to a change in the state of the - climate that can be identified (e.g., by using statistical tests) by changes in the mean and/or the variability of its properties, and that pers [..]

(a) The Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) defines climate change as: “a change in the state of the climate that can be identified (e.g., by using statistical tests) by changes in the mean and/or the variability of its properties, and that persists for an extended period, typically decades or longer. Climate change may be due to natu [..]

The understanding that "the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, and deforestation have caused the concentrations of heat-trapping 'greenhouse gases' to increase significantly [..]

Refers to any long-term trend in MEAN SEA LEVEL, WAVE HEIGHT, wind speed, drift rate etc.

a long term change in global and/or regional climate patterns (such as temperature, pressure, or winds) sustained over several decades or longer; climate change may be due to natural external forcings [..]

(English) Changes in air and water temperatures, and changes in long-term weather patterns due to greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, whether due to natural processes or as a result of human activities.

Climate change in IPCC usage refers to a change in the state of the climate that can be identified (e.g. using statistical tests) by changes in the mean and/or the variability of its properties, and t [..]

Sometimes used to refer to all forms of climatic inconsistency, but because the Earth's climate is never static, the term is more properly used to imply a significant change from one climatic con [..]

Changes in average weather conditions that persist over multiple decades or longer. Climate change encompasses both increases and decreases in temperature, as well as shifts in precipitation, changing [..]

Significant and lasting change in weather and temperature caused by variations in solar radiation, plate tectonics, volcanic eruptions or biotic processes. Current climate change has been attributed t [..]

The long-term fluctuations in temperature, precipitation, wind, and all other aspects of the Earth's climate. External processes, such as solar-irradiance variations, variations of the Earth's orbital parameters (eccentricity, precession, and inclination), lithosphere motions, and volcanic activity, are factors in climatic variation. Inte [..]

Refers to any significant change in measures of climate (such as temperature, precipitation, or wind) lasting for an extended period (decades or longer). Climate change may result from natural factors, such as changes in the Sun’s intensity or slow changes in the Earth’s orbit around the Sun; natural processes within the climate system (such as cha [..]

A change in the state of the climate that can be identified (e.g. by statistical tests) by changes in the mean and/or variability of its properties, and that persists for an extended period of time, typically decades or longer.

A change of climate which is attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the global atmosphere and which is in addition to natural climate variability observed o [..]

The change in global climate patterns over time.

Periods of freezing and warming experienced by planet Earth. Policymakers are now focused on finding ways to reduce man-made greenhouse gas emissions blamed for contributing to what most scientists contend is a current cycle of global warming. Electric cooperatives are encouraging elected officials to make sure that any climate change solutions ado [..]

Climate change refers to the build up of man made gases in the atmosphere that trap the suns heat causing changes in the weather pattern on a global scale

Term frequently used in reference to global warming due to greenhouse gas emissions from human activities. See also greenhouse effect.

Refers to any long-term trend in mean sea level, wave height, wind speed, drift rate etc.

A change of climate attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the global atmosphere and which is in addition to natural climate variability over comparable time periods. Climate change is attributed predominantly to the release of greenhouse gases (mainly CO2) into the atmosphere.

Human activities are altering the chemical composition of the atmosphere through the build-up of greenhouse gases that trap heat and reflect it back to the earth's surface. This is resulting in c [..]

The term “climate change” is sometimes used to refer to all forms of climatic inconsistency, but because the earth’s climate is never static, the term is more properly used to imply a significant chan [..]

a regional change in temperature and weather patterns. Current science indicates a discernible link between climate change over the last century and human activity, specifically the burning of fossil [..]

The term 'climate change' is sometimes used to refer to all forms of climatic inconsistency, but because the Earth's climate is never static, the term is more properly used to imply a s [..]

This term is commonly used interchangeably with "global warming" and "the greenhouse effect," but is a more descriptive term. Climate change refers to the buildup of man-made gases [..]

The term 'climate change' is sometimes used to refer to all forms of climatic inconsistency, but because the Earth's climate is never static, the term is more properly used to imply a s [..]

The term 'climate change' is sometimes used to refer to all forms of climatic inconsistency, but because the Earth's climate is never static, the term is more properly used to imply [..]

can be caused by an increase in the atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases which inhibit the transmission of some of the sun’s energy from the earth’s surface to outer space. [..]

The term "climate change" is sometimes used to refer to all forms of climatic inconsistency, but because the Earth's climate is never static, the term is more properly used to imply a s [..]

Any significant change in measures of Climate (such as Temperature, precipitation, or Wind) lasting for an extended period (decades or longer). It may result from natural factors such as changes in th [..]

A change in the climate of a region over time due to natural forces or human activity. In the context of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, it is the change in climate caused by higher lev [..]

The term 'climate change' is sometimes used to refer to all forms of climatic inconsistency, but because the Earth's climate is never static, the term is more properly used to imply a s [..]

Any long-term significant change in the "average weather" that a given region experiences. Average weather may include average temperature, precipitation and wind patterns. It involves changes in the variability or average state of the atmosphere over durations ranging from decades to millions of years. (see also Global Warming)

Alterations in the Earth’s temperature and weather patterns through time. The current scientific consensus links recent warming with human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels.

Climate-change economics attends to the various threats posed by global climate change by offering theoretical and empirical insights relevant to the ...

see Global Warming

A non-random change in climate that is measured over several decades or longer. The change may be due to natural or human-induced causes.

alterations to fundamental climatic factors such as average temperatures and the frequency of extreme events. Read more about climate change.

As we use up the world’s fossil fuels to power our cars, homes and businesses we are also filling up the earth’s atmosphere with greenhouse gases such as CO2. The unprecedented concentrations of these [..]

This is a change of climate patterns that can be attributed directly or indirectly to human activity, that alters the composition of the global atmosphere, and that is not due to the natural climate variability observed over comparable time periods.

Climate change is the change in climate over time. The term refers to both natural and human-induced changes. Many industrial activities have been shown to negatively impact the chemical composition of the atmosphere through the build-up of greenhouse gases that trap heat and reflect it back to the earth's surface. This results in changes to t [..]

This term is commonly used interchangeably with "global warming" and "the greenhouse effect," but is a more descriptive term. Climate change refers to the build-up of man-made gases in the atmosphere that trap the sun's heat (radiative forcing

 is a change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns when that change lasts for an extended period of time (i.e., decades to millions of years). Climate change may refer to a change in ave [..]

a shift in Earth’s weather patterns relative to long-term average conditions; effects include rising temperatures and and changing weather patterns such as increased frequency of intense rainfall even [..]

A term used to describe short and long-term affects on the Earth's climate as a result of human activities such as fossil fuel combustion and vegetation clearing and burning.

A pattern of change affecting global or regional climate, as measured by yardsticks such as average temperature and rainfall, or an alteration in frequency of extreme weather conditions. This variatio [..]

Used to indicate significant change from one climatic condition to another. It is also often used to refer to "global warming".

The term "climate change" is used to imply a significant change from one climatic condition to another. Sometimes, climate change is used synonymously with the term global warming; scientists however, tend to use the term in the wider sense to also include natural changes in climate.

This strictly refers to all forms of climatic inconsistency.

a change in weather over time and/or region; usually relating to changes in temperature, wind patterns and rainfall; although may be natural or anthropogenic, common discourse carries the assumption t [..]

a regional change in temperature and weather patterns. Current science indicates a discernible link between climate change over the last century and human activity, specifically the burning of fossil [..]

Term frequently used in reference to global warming due to greenhouse gas emissions from human activities.

Long-term changes in temperature, precipitation and wind patterns. Now widely regarded as a result of human activity, particularly fossil fuel consumption.

This term is commonly used interchangeably with "global warming" and "the greenhouse effect," but is a more descriptive term. Climate change refers to the buildup of man-made gases [..]

A significant change in measures of climate (such as temperature, precipitation, or wind) lasting for an extended period (decades or longer). Climate change can result from both natural changes (such [..]

A change in the state of the climate that can be identified (e.g., by using statistical tests) by changes in the mean and/or the variability of its properties and that persists for an extended period, [..]

This strictly refers to all forms of climatic inconsistency. But it is often used in a more restricted sense to imply a significant change. Within the media, climate change has been used synonymously [..]

Changes of the mean state and/or changes of the variability of climate variables. Causes of climatic changes are natural as well as human.

A non-random change in climate that is measured over several decades or longer. The change may be due to natural or human-induced causes.

 A substantial change in the long term weather patterns of a particular place.

any long-term significant change in the “average weather” experienced, caused by dynamic processes on Earth, external forces including variations in sunlight intensity, and more recently by human activities. In recent usage, especially in the context of environmental policy, the term "climate change" often refers to changes in modern clim [..]

Climate change refers to a change in the state of the climate that can be identified (e.g., by using statistical tests) by changes in the mean and/or the variability of its properties, and that persis [..]

The long-term significant change in the average weather for a region.

Climate change as referred to in the observational record of climate occurs because of internal changes within the climate system or in the interaction between its components, or because of changes in [..]

A change of climate which is attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the global atmosphere and which is in addition to natural climate variability observed o [..]

Long-term changes in air, soil, or water temperature; precipitation regimes; wind speed; or other climate-related factors.