Pronunciation: /ˈɡloʊbəl ˈhiːtɪŋ/
noun a process in which the Earth's atmosphere traps heat from the sun and causes the planet's temperature to rise
A1 Global heating is causing the Earth to become warmer.
A2 Scientists have warned that global heating is leading to more extreme weather events.
B1 Many countries are taking action to reduce the impacts of global heating on the environment.
B2 The effects of global heating are becoming more evident in the melting of polar ice caps.
C1 Policy makers are debating strategies to mitigate the effects of global heating on a global scale.
C2 The scientific community is working on innovative solutions to combat global heating and its consequences.
formal The scientific community is in agreement about the detrimental effects of global heating on the environment.
informal Hey, have you heard about global heating and its impact on the planet?
slang Man, global heating is really messing things up for us.
figurative The rapid increase in global heating is like a fever burning through the Earth's ecosystem.
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