"climate catastrophe" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: climate catastrophes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} climate catastrophe (plural climate catastrophes)
  1. The severe negative effects of climate change on both the natural world and humanity as a result of extreme weather events, sea level rise, biodiversity loss, etc. Categories (topical): Climate change Translations (negative effects of climate change): Klimakatastrophe [feminine] (German)

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