Climate
noun
The usual weather conditions in a particular area or region.
The tropical climate is unbearably hot and humid.
Often appears as...
- change in climate
- tropical climate
noun
The general feeling or environment at a particular time.
The political climate was ripe for revolution.
Often appears as...
- political climate
- economic climate
noun
The usual weather conditions in a particular area or region.
The tropical climate is unbearably hot and humid.
Often appears as...
- change in climate
- tropical climate
noun
The general feeling or environment at a particular time.
The political climate was ripe for revolution.
Often appears as...
- political climate
- economic climate
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Variability
Climate can change significantly from one geographic area to another, highlighting the region's characteristics.
The climate in the Arctic differs greatly from that in the Sahara Desert.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Interpretation
People describe climate based on personal experience, so descriptions can be subjective.
She found the climate to be mild, but he thought it was quite chilly.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Weather
'Climate' refers to usual conditions over time, unlike 'weather' which is daily or short-term.
Even with today's storm, the region's climate is generally dry.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Variability
Climate can change significantly from one geographic area to another, highlighting the region's characteristics.
The climate in the Arctic differs greatly from that in the Sahara Desert.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Interpretation
People describe climate based on personal experience, so descriptions can be subjective.
She found the climate to be mild, but he thought it was quite chilly.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Weather
'Climate' refers to usual conditions over time, unlike 'weather' which is daily or short-term.
Even with today's storm, the region's climate is generally dry.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Variability
Climate can change significantly from one geographic area to another, highlighting the region's characteristics.
The climate in the Arctic differs greatly from that in the Sahara Desert.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Interpretation
People describe climate based on personal experience, so descriptions can be subjective.
She found the climate to be mild, but he thought it was quite chilly.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Weather
'Climate' refers to usual conditions over time, unlike 'weather' which is daily or short-term.
Even with today's storm, the region's climate is generally dry.
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Meet the tardigrade, the...
their anti-drying technique, to survive other stresses. If we can understand how they, and other creatures, stabilize their sensitive biological molecules, perhaps we could apply this knowledge to help us stabilize vaccines, or to develop stress-tolerant crops that can cope with Earth's changing climate.
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What’s so great about...
that have decimated some indigenous fish populations. On a larger scale, climate change is causing the waters to warm, thus reducing water levels and changing the distribution of aquatic life. Luckily, in recent years, governments have started to recognize the immense value of this natural resource.
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Upgrading management...
all one size fits all policies processes and tools the results is an epidemic that isn't getting nearly enough attention now over the next few days we're going to hear about some of humanity's most important and complex issues and whether your issue is climate
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Cloudy climate change:...
So that would represent a dramatic change of climate. So it's vitally important for scientists to predict the change in temperature with as much precision as possible so that society can plan for the future. The present range of uncertainty is simply too large
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Bring on the learning...
I have one climate crisis, I don't really need the second one." But this is a crisis of, not natural resources -- though I believe that's true -- but a crisis of human resources. I believe fundamentally, as many speakers have said during the past few days,
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The threat of invasive...
and a climate perfect for year-long reproduction allows their populations to skyrocket. So why does this keep happening? Most of the world's ecosystems are the result of millennia of coevolution by organisms, adapting to their environment and each other
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The science of milk -...
roughly five times more than human or cow's milk, to help their young survive the harsh, freezing climate. So how is milk made? In the uniquely mammalian process of lactation, a special class of milk-secreting cells known as mammocytes
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How does fracking work?...
Natural gas is non-renewable, and the short-run economic interests supporting fracking may fall short in the face of global climate change. Experts are still examining fracking's overarching effects.
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A Message From Sir David...
and the need to take action has never been more urgent this year the world will gather in glasgow for the united nations climate change conference
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Everest Glaciology -...
climate change is the most important security issue of the 21st century
Video examples
Meet the tardigrade, the...
their anti-drying technique, to survive other stresses. If we can understand how they, and other creatures, stabilize their sensitive biological molecules, perhaps we could apply this knowledge to help us stabilize vaccines, or to develop stress-tolerant crops that can cope with Earth's changing climate.
Video examples
What’s so great about...
that have decimated some indigenous fish populations. On a larger scale, climate change is causing the waters to warm, thus reducing water levels and changing the distribution of aquatic life. Luckily, in recent years, governments have started to recognize the immense value of this natural resource.
Video examples
Upgrading management...
all one size fits all policies processes and tools the results is an epidemic that isn't getting nearly enough attention now over the next few days we're going to hear about some of humanity's most important and complex issues and whether your issue is climate
Video examples
Cloudy climate change:...
So that would represent a dramatic change of climate. So it's vitally important for scientists to predict the change in temperature with as much precision as possible so that society can plan for the future. The present range of uncertainty is simply too large
Video examples
Bring on the learning...
I have one climate crisis, I don't really need the second one." But this is a crisis of, not natural resources -- though I believe that's true -- but a crisis of human resources. I believe fundamentally, as many speakers have said during the past few days,
Video examples
The threat of invasive...
and a climate perfect for year-long reproduction allows their populations to skyrocket. So why does this keep happening? Most of the world's ecosystems are the result of millennia of coevolution by organisms, adapting to their environment and each other
Video examples
The science of milk -...
roughly five times more than human or cow's milk, to help their young survive the harsh, freezing climate. So how is milk made? In the uniquely mammalian process of lactation, a special class of milk-secreting cells known as mammocytes
Video examples
How does fracking work?...
Natural gas is non-renewable, and the short-run economic interests supporting fracking may fall short in the face of global climate change. Experts are still examining fracking's overarching effects.
Video examples
A Message From Sir David...
and the need to take action has never been more urgent this year the world will gather in glasgow for the united nations climate change conference
Video examples
Everest Glaciology -...
climate change is the most important security issue of the 21st century
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Frances Beinecke
American Activist
Business leaders, social justice groups, farmers and ranchers, doctors and nurses and people from all walks of life are concerned about the climate threat.
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Richard Branson
British Businessman
We need every person on Earth to acknowledge that climate change is real and encourage each other and our leaders to address the challenge.
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Angela Merkel
German Statesman
Industrialised countries must take the responsibility of helping poorer countries in the climate change action plan.
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Jay Inslee
American Politician
I've dedicated my life in public service to defeating climate change.
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Mark Walport
British Scientist
Clearly, climate change is an extremely important threat to us.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
American President
We seek peace, knowing that peace is the climate of freedom.
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Jack Schlossberg
American Celebrity
Climate change threatens the future of life on this planet.
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Mike Braun
American Politician
I'm not afraid to talk about climate change.
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Margaret MacMillan
Canadian Historian
Climate change respects no borders.
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Melissa Leo
American Actress
The climate informs the character.
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Frances Beinecke
American Activist
Business leaders, social justice groups, farmers and ranchers, doctors and nurses and people from all walks of life are concerned about the climate threat.
Quote examples
Richard Branson
British Businessman
We need every person on Earth to acknowledge that climate change is real and encourage each other and our leaders to address the challenge.
Quote examples
Angela Merkel
German Statesman
Industrialised countries must take the responsibility of helping poorer countries in the climate change action plan.
Quote examples
Jay Inslee
American Politician
I've dedicated my life in public service to defeating climate change.
Quote examples
Mark Walport
British Scientist
Clearly, climate change is an extremely important threat to us.
Quote examples
Dwight D. Eisenhower
American President
We seek peace, knowing that peace is the climate of freedom.
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Jack Schlossberg
American Celebrity
Climate change threatens the future of life on this planet.
Quote examples
Mike Braun
American Politician
I'm not afraid to talk about climate change.
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Margaret MacMillan
Canadian Historian
Climate change respects no borders.
Quote examples
Melissa Leo
American Actress
The climate informs the character.
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