climate change
Climate change refers to gradual shifts in the Earth's average climate patterns that are caused by human activity, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases. These changes can cause alterations in temperature, precipitation patterns, sea levels, and more, which can have significant impacts on ecosystems, human health, and the global economy.
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