The sustained increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere. Human activity contributes to this change through the buildup of heat-trapping greenhouse gases. Over time, this increase may be sufficient to cause climatic change, including raising sea levels, altering precipitation patterns and changing water supplies and crop yie [..]

Warming of the Earth's average global temperature because of an increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases. A greater concentration in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is believed to res [..]

  An increase in the near surface temperature of the Earth. Global warming has occurred in the distant past as the result of natural influences, but the term is today most often used to refer to the w [..]

An overall increase in world temperatures which may be caused by additional heat being trapped by greenhouse gases.

Réchauffement de la planète

The prediction that climate will warm as a result of the addition to the atmosphere of humanly produced greenhouse gases.

by 1983 as the name for a condition of overall rising temperatures on Earth and attendant consequences as a result of human activity. Originally theoretical, popularized as a reality from 1989.

Term used to describe the increase in the average temperature of the Earth’s surface air and oceans in recent decades and its projected continuation. Studies have shown that much of this warming is at [..]

The gradual increase in the average temperature of the Earth’s surface and atmosphere. The majority of scientists agree that the current warming we are experiencing is caused by the release of greenho [..]

increase in the average temperature of the Earth's air and oceans. Read more in the NG Education Encyclopedia

Global warming is the slow warming up of the Earth's atmosphere, caused by the 'Greenhouse Effect'. Rising temperatures lead to melting polar ice in turn leading to rising sea-levels. G [..]

the rising of the Earth's average global temperature because of greenhouse gases accumulating in the atmosphere. The scientific emphasis has swung from whether global warming exists

The recent and ongoing global average increase in temperature near the Earths surface.

the warming of the atmosphere, or more properly the increase over time in average annual global temperature. Reasons probably include increased greenhouse gas content, orbit fluctuations increasing in [..]

An increase in the world’s mean temperature, defined under popular usage as warming caused by human activity.

The warming of the earth's atmosphere due to increased concentrations of greenhouse gases.

Global warming relates to the increase in the average temperature of the Earth's surface that has been observed in recent years, and it is projected to continue. It is debated as to whether this [..]

An increase in the global mean temperature of the Earth that is a result of increased emissions of greenhouse gases that are trapped within the Earth's atmosphere. Global warming is believed to have adverse consequences, such as climate change and a rise in sea levels. The scientific community is in general agreement that the Earth's surf [..]

What is...global warming?

a trend in whereby global temperatures rise over time, linked in modern times with the human production of greenhouse gases. 

 The progressive gradual rise of the Earth's average surface temperature thought to be caused in part by increased concentrations of GHGs in the atmosphere.

rise in global temperatures because of the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. global wind -

Increase in the average temperature of the Earth. The average temperature of the Earth has risen and fallen over periods of millions of years (such as during Ice Ages) but current concern is that the increase in greenhouse gases generated by humans, particularly carbon dioxide emissions from use of fossil fuels, will contributing to global warming. [..]

an increase in global average temperature resulting from natural processes or human activity

Global warming refers to the increase, observed or projected, in global surface temperature, as one of the consequences of radiative forcing caused by human-induced emissions.

Global warming is the increase in the average temperature of Earth's near-surface air and oceans. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concludes that most of the observed temperat [..]

A theory that increased concentrations of greenhouse gases are causing an elevation in the Earth's surface temperature.

refers to a rise in global temperature near Earth’s surface

The theory that the world's average temperature is increasing due to the burning of fossil fuels and other forms of energy resulting in higher atmospheric concentrations of gases such as carbon d [..]

Global warming is a long-term increase in the global-average surface temperature of Earth. Global warming has occurred in the distant past as the result of natural influences, but the term is often us [..]

The observed increase in average temperature near the Earth’s surface and in the lowest layer of the atmosphere. In common usage, “global warming” often refers to the warming that has occurred as a re [..]

A gradual warming of the Earth’s atmosphere reportedly caused by the burning of fossil fuels and industrial pollutants.

Predicted increase in the earth’s oceanic and atmospheric temperature, owing to additions of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, as a result of human activities

A phrase used to describe climate change which references rising global and ocean temperatures since the Industrial Revolution. This is mainly due to rising level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere c [..]

An increase in the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans over time. This increase can cause changes in the Earth's climate that can affect habitats and the plants and animals that live in them.

The gradual increase, observed or projected, in global surface temperature, as one of the consequences of radiative forcing caused by anthropogenic emissions (http://www.ipcc.ch/pdf/glossary/ar4-wg3.p [..]

An increase in the near-surface temperature of the Earth. Global warming has occurred in the distant past as the result of natural influences, but the term is today most often used to refer to the warming some scientists predict will occur as a result of increased anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases.

The gradual increase in the temperature of the earth's atmosphere. It's mainly driven by rising levels of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere, caused by our day-to-day activities and energy con [..]

Global warming is the gradual increase in global temperatures caused by the emission of gases that trap the sun’s heat in the Earth’s atmosphere. Gases that contribute to global warming include carbon [..]

An increase in the near surface temperature of the Earth.

Global warming, also called planetary warming or climate change, is the rise in the average temperature of the earth's oceans and atmosphere observed in the last several decades. The local effect [..]

The increase in annual average temperatures at the earth's surface based on various factors, including the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere due to the combustion of fossil fuels.

Global warming is the gradual increase in global temperatures caused by the emission of gases that trap the sun’s heat in the Earth’s atmosphere. Gases that contribute to global warming include carbon [..]

A gradual warming of Earth’s atmosphere reportedly caused by the burning of fossil fuels and industrial pollutants.

A gradual warming of Earth’s atmosphere thought by some to be caused by increased concentrations of water vapor and gases like carbon dioxide. Human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels increase concentrations of these “greenhouse gases,” which absorb outgoing radiation and trap heat closer to the ground.

The rise in global temperatures now acknowledged to be caused mainly by human activity, likely to lead to severe consequences such as rising sea levels and increased desertification.

Phenomenon believed to occur as a result of the buildup of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, identified by many scientists as a major global environmental threat. See also greenhouse effect.

An increase in the near surface temperature of the Earth. Global warming has occurred in the distant past as the result of natural influences, but the term is most often used to refer to the warming p [..]

An increase in the temperature of the Earth’s troposphere. Global warming has occurred in the past as a result of natural influences, but the term is most often used to refer to the warming predicted by computer models to occur as a result of increased emissions of greenhouse gases, such as CO2 and methane.

An increase in the near surface temperature of the Earth. Global warming has occurred in the distant past as the result of natural influences, but the term is most often used to refer to the warming p [..]

Increase in the Temperature of the Atmosphere near the Earth's surface and in the troposphere, which can contribute to changes in global Climate patterns.

The gradual increase in temperature of the Earth’s surface caused by human activities that cause high levels of carbon dioxide and other gases to be released into the air.

An increase in the average temperature of the Earth caused mainly by the increase in greenhouse gases.

An increase in the near surface temperature of the Earth. Global warming has occurred in the distant past as the result of natural influences, but the term is most often used to refer to the warming p [..]

An aspect of climate change, it is the gradual, average increase of temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere and oceans. Global warming is accelerated by the greenhouse gases expelled into the atmosphere from man-made sources.

An increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere, especially a sustained increase sufficient to cause climatic change. Most scientists believe that a rise in carbon dioxide levels (caused by automobile, power plant, and other emissions) will lead to further global warming.

Warming of the Earth's average global temperature because of an increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases. A greater concentration in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is believed to result in an enhancement of the greenhouse effect.

An increase in the temperature of the Earth's troposphere

Pollution has increased the Greenhouse Effect by putting more gases that trap heat into the atmosphere. This makes the Earth's temperature go up, and is called Global Warming. Greenhouse Effect

See greenhouse gas.

An increase in the temperature of the Earth's troposphere. Global warming has occurred in the past as a result of natural influences, but the term is most often used to refer to the warming predi [..]

An overall increase in world temperatures which may be caused by additional heat being trapped by greenhouse gases.

The overall increase of the Earth's atmospheric temperature due to a buildup of greenhouse gases. In spring 2007 research predicted that the earth's Arctic Ocean might be completely ice-free [..]

An overall increase in world temperatures which may be caused by additional heat being trapped by greenhouse gases.

An increase in the average temperature of the Earth's surface, atmosphere, and oceans which occurs following an increase in greenhouse gases.

The steady rise in global average temperature in recent decades, which experts believe is largely caused by man-made greenhouse gas emissions.

The continuing rise in the average temperature of Earth’s atmosphere and oceans.

An increase in the Earth's surface temperature. Global warming has occurred in the past as the result of natural influences, but the term is today most often used to refer to warming resulting fr [..]

Changes in the surface-air temperature, referred to as the global temperature, brought about by the greenhouse effect which is induced by emission of greenhouse gases into the air.

The increase in global mean temperature, which is believed to be linked to the artificial increase in greenhouse gas concentrations.

A theory that increased concentrations of greenhouse gases are causing an elevation in the Earth's surface temperature

the observable increase in global temperatures considered mainly caused by the human induced enhanced greenhouse effect trapping the Sun’s heat in the Earth’s atmosphere.

Phenomenon believed  to occur as  a result  of the build-up of carbon dioxide  and other greenhouse gases. It has been identified by many scientists as a major global environmental threat.

Gradual heating of the earths atmosphere due to greenhouse gases, leading to climate change and rising sea levels. Renewable energy, energy efficient buildings and sustainable travel are examples of w [..]

See definition for Climate Change.

The gradual increase in the overall temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere due to the greenhouse effect, caused by the increased level of greenhouse gases.

An overall increase in world temperatures which may be caused by additional heat being trapped by greenhouse gases.

the changes in the surface air temperature, referred to as the global temperature, brought about by the enhanced greenhouse effect, which is induced by emissions of greenhouse gases into the air.

Contemporary climate change includes both global warming and its impacts on Earth's weather patterns. There have been previous periods of climate change, but the current changes are distinctly more ra [..]

Contemporary climate change includes both global warming and its impacts on Earth's weather patterns. There have been previous periods of climate change, but the current changes are distinctly more ra [..]

Contemporary climate change includes both global warming and its impacts on Earth's weather patterns. There have been previous periods of climate change, but the current changes are distinctly more ra [..]

Contemporary climate change includes both global warming and its impacts on Earth's weather patterns. There have been previous periods of climate change, but the current changes are distinctly more ra [..]

Contemporary climate change includes both global warming and its impacts on Earth's weather patterns. There have been previous periods of climate change, but the current changes are distinctly more ra [..]

Global Warming is an album by the jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins, released on the Milestone label in 1998. It contains performances by Rollins with Stephen Scott, Bob Cranshaw, Idris Muhammad, Clifton [..]

Global Warming is the seventh studio album recorded by Cuban-American rapper Pitbull. It was released on November 16, 2012 through Mr. 305, Polo Grounds and RCA Records. A teaser for the release was f [..]

Global warming refers to the mainly human-caused rise in average temperature of the Earth's climate system. In the English-language Wikipedia, references to global warming are automatically redirected [..]