Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Long-term changes in climate, especially current global warming.
Natural examples
Der Klimawandel verändert die Bedingungen für viele Pflanzen.
Climate change is altering conditions for many plants.
Die Stadt plant Maßnahmen gegen die Folgen des Klimawandels.
The city is planning measures against climate change impacts.
Forschende messen den Klimawandel über viele Jahrzehnte.
Researchers measure climate change over many decades.
Usage note
Klimawandel is masculine and usually uncountable. Common phrases concern its effects or slowing it.
Mini-lesson: Klimawandel
Long-term changes in climate, especially current global warming. Klimawandel is masculine and usually uncountable. Common phrases concern its effects or slowing it.
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