地球温暖化
Meanings
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global warming
Standard noun used in news, science, education, and policy contexts for the long-term warming of the Earth, especially due to human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.
It is said that as global warming progresses, extreme weather will increase.
The government strengthened its measures against global warming.
Usage patterns
- 地球温暖化が進むfor global warming to progress/worsen
If carbon dioxide emissions continue like this, global warming will likely worsen further.
- 地球温暖化を防ぐto prevent global warming
What can we do to prevent global warming?
- 地球温暖化対策measures to counter global warming
The government announced new measures to counter global warming.