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Climate crisis

🇬🇧 UK //ˈklaɪmət ˈkraɪsɪs// 🇺🇸 US //ˈklaɪmət ˈkraɪsɪs//

Meaning of Climate crisis

A severe and urgent environmental challenge related to changing climate conditions.

In simple words: A big problem with the Earth's weather and environment caused by human activity.

Climate crisis in a sentence

• The climate crisis is affecting weather patterns around the world.
• We must take action to address the climate crisis before it's too late.
• Many scientists warn that the climate crisis could lead to catastrophic consequences.
• The climate crisis demands immediate global cooperation and action.
• The youth movement is rallying to combat the climate crisis.

How to use Climate crisis

Use 'climate crisis' in discussions about environmental issues. It's suitable for formal and informal contexts, but might be less common in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a clock ticking down - time is running out for the climate.

Related words

Collocations with Climate crisis

• address the climate crisis
• combat the climate crisis
• acknowledge the climate crisis

Synonyms for Climate crisis

• environmental crisis
• climate emergency
• ecological crisis
• global warming issue

Common mistakes with Climate crisis

• Confusing 'climate crisis' with 'climate change' - the crisis implies urgency.
• Using 'climate crisis' in overly casual settings may seem inappropriate.
• Misunderstanding the phrase as only referring to weather, instead of global environmental issues.

Frequently asked questions about Climate crisis

What does Climate crisis mean?

A big problem with the Earth's weather and environment caused by human activity.

What is the definition of Climate crisis?

A severe and urgent environmental challenge related to changing climate conditions.

How do you use Climate crisis in a sentence?

The climate crisis is affecting weather patterns around the world.

Can you give another example of Climate crisis?

We must take action to address the climate crisis before it's too late.

What are synonyms for Climate crisis?

Common alternatives include environmental crisis, climate emergency, ecological crisis, global warming issue.

What words go with Climate crisis?

It commonly pairs with address the climate crisis, combat the climate crisis, acknowledge the climate crisis.

What are common mistakes when using Climate crisis?

Confusing 'climate crisis' with 'climate change' - the crisis implies urgency. Using 'climate crisis' in overly casual settings may seem inappropriate. Misunderstanding the phrase as only referring to weather, instead of global environmental issues.

How do you pronounce Climate crisis?

US: //ˈklaɪmət ˈkraɪsɪs//, UK: //ˈklaɪmət ˈkraɪsɪs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Climate crisis?

Use 'climate crisis' in discussions about environmental issues. It's suitable for formal and informal contexts, but might be less common in casual conversation.