climate crisis
Refers to the severe, urgent state of climate change and its impacts, often used in environmental and policy contexts.
The climate crisis is no longer a story of the distant future.
気候変動 (climate change) is a broader, more neutral term for long-term shifts in weather patterns, while 気象危機 emphasizes the urgent, crisis-level aspect.
Compound of 気象 (weather, climate) and 危機 (crisis). A modern term reflecting growing awareness of climate emergencies.