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Climate Change Vocabulary Climate Change Vocabulary  Climate change – change in global weather patterns Emissions – gasses and smoke from power stations and factories burning coal and from car exhaust fumes (carbon dioxide). Greenhouse gases – gases that allow the sun’s radiation to pass through the earth’s atmosphere. They also trap heat and stop it leaving the atmosphere (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide) The greenhouse effect – the effect that greenhouse gases have on the environment Fossil fuels – gas, oil, coal etc Ecosystems – natural habitats that support different kinds of animal and plant life, such as coral reefs. Carbon footprint – The measure of greenhouse gas emitted by certain actions of humans or industries. Extreme weather – flooding, typhoons/hurricanes, tornados, etc.  Flash flooding – very severe flooding which happens extremely quickly Desertification Deforestation Rising sea levels Rising ice caps Food/Water shortages Drought Illegal logging – cutting down trees illegally Heatwaves – periods of unusually hot weather Climate change denier – person who denies/rejects the existence of climate change The polar ice cap is melting Floods, droughts and other extreme weather conditions lead to food shortages The ozone layer protecting the Earth’s atmosphere is being damaged  Useful Expressions As a result of…. Has an impact on… Is a consequence of… A rise in temperature could lead to….. There’s a high risk of… Long-term consequences
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