climate crisis
[/ˈklaɪmət ˈkraɪsɪs/]
nounpl: climate crises
crise climática
1. A critical and urgent situation caused by rapid climate change, characterized by rising global temperatures, extreme weather events, and severe environmental degradation that threatens human civilization and ecosystems
The climate crisis demands immediate action from governments and corporations worldwide.
A crise climática exige ação imediata dos governos e corporações em todo o mundo.
2. The escalating environmental emergency resulting from anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and their cascading effects on weather patterns, sea levels, and biodiversity
Young activists are fighting to address the climate crisis before it's too late.
Ativistas jovens estão lutando para enfrentar a crise climática antes que seja tarde demais.
The term 'climate crisis' has become increasingly prevalent in both American and Brazilian discourse since the 2010s, replacing the older 'climate change' terminology in activist and progressive circles. In Brazil, environmental activism around the Amazon rainforest and deforestation has made this term particularly salient. The phrase reflects a shift toward emphasizing the urgency and existential threat of climate change rather than framing it as a gradual, manageable problem.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fighting the climate crisis
addressing the climate crisis
tackling the climate crisis
combating global warming
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