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.
If carbon dioxide emissions continue like this, global warming will likely worsen further.
What can we do to prevent global warming?
The government announced new measures to counter global warming.
global warming potential; GWP