global heating
noun/ˌɡləʊbl ˈhiːtɪŋ/
/ˌɡləʊbl ˈhiːtɪŋ/
[uncountable]- the increase in temperature of the earth's atmosphere that is caused by the increase of particular gases, especially carbon dioxide. Some people now use this term instead of ‘global warming’ to emphasize how rapid and serious this increase in temperature now is.
- The goal is to limit global heating to 1.5℃.
- The next 18 months will be critical in dealing with the global heating crisis.
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