Calentamiento global

Definition

The gradual increase in Earth's average temperature due to human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation. This leads to climate change and negative impacts on ecosystems.

Related terms

Efecto invernadero: The trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere by greenhouse gases, which contributes to calentamiento global.

Huella de carbono: The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, or product.

Adaptación al cambio climático: Strategies and actions taken to adjust and respond to the effects of calentamiento global and climate change.