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climate change
Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, especially those caused by human activities.
気候変動は世界的な課題となっている。
Climate change has become a global issue.
気候変動の影響で異常気象が増えている。
Extreme weather events are increasing due to climate change.
気候変動に関する国際会議が開かれた。
An international conference on climate change was held.
気候変動 is the standard Japanese term for "climate change."
WORD FORMATION:
気候 (climate) + 変動 (change, fluctuation) = 気候変動
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 気候変動対策 - climate change measures
- 気候変動の影響 - effects of climate change
- 気候変動枠組み条約 - Framework Convention on Climate Change
- 気候変動に対処する - to address climate change
気候変動 VS 地球温暖化:
地球温暖化 (global warming) refers specifically to rising temperatures, while 気候変動 (climate change) is broader, encompassing all shifts in climate patterns.