0 a gradual increase in world temperatures caused by gases such as carbon dioxide that are collecting in the air around the earth and stopping heat escaping into space
1 a gradual increase in the earth’s temperature, caused by gases, esp. carbon dioxide, surrounding the earth
2 a gradual increase in world temperatures caused by gases in the air which prevent heat escaping into space and are a big threat to the future of the earth:
The destruction of the rainforests is contributing to global warming.
Do you think that these higher-than-average temperatures are attributable to global warming?
Several hypotheses for global warming have been suggested.
Scientists fear that global warming has gone beyond the point of no return.
Yesterday's paper had a double-page feature on global warming.
But it can alleviate the potential global warming because of negative radiative forcing.
Concern regarding the effects of animal agriculture on air quality from esthetic, health and global warming perspectives is increasing.
Global warming sparks scramble for black gold under retreating ice.
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全球（氣候）暖化…
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calentamiento global, calentamiento global [masculine]…
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aquecimento global…
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küresel ısınma…
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réchauffement [masculine] de la planète, réchauffement de la planète…
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