climate crisis
noun/ˈklaɪmət kraɪsɪs/
/ˈklaɪmət kraɪsɪs/
(also climate emergency)
- a situation in which immediate action is needed to reduce or stop climate change and prevent serious and permanent damage to the environment
- Momentum is growing around the world for governments to take urgent action to tackle the climate crisis.
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