climate emergency
A 'climate emergency' signifies the urgent need to address the severe and immediate threats posed by climate change to ecosystems, human health, and economies.
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Definition
C1Environmental Policy
(formal, political)A situation where urgent action is necessary to mitigate climate change and prevent potentially irreversible environmental damage.
Example
- The government declared a climate emergency to mobilize resources for reducing carbon emissions.
C1Government and Organizations
(formal, official)An official declaration recognizing the severe and immediate threats posed by climate change, requiring swift and decisive measures.
Example
- Several cities have declared a climate emergency to emphasize the need for immediate action.
Similar
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