Significance of Climate change
Climate change, according to various disciplines, refers to long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns, largely driven by human activities like burning fossil fuels. It's a global predicament impacting ecosystems, health, agriculture, and societies. Addressing it requires ethical improvisation, adaptation strategies, and sustainable practices. It is linked to increased risks of diseases, food insecurity, and natural disasters, necessitating international cooperation, policy changes, and a transition towards renewable energy. The phenomenon also affects mental health and indigenous communities.
Synonyms: Global warming, Climate crisis, Environmental change, Climate emergency, Climate disruption, Climate variability
In Dutch: Klimaatverandering; In Finnish: Ilmastonmuutos; In Spanish: Cambio climático; In Portugese: Mudanças climáticas; In Italian: Cambiamento climatico; In Polish: Zmiana klimatu
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Buddhist concept of 'Climate change'
In Buddhism, climate change is a global ethical challenge demanding innovative moral solutions. It necessitates a self-sustaining ethical ecosystem worldwide.
From: Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies
(1) A global predicament that requires ethical improvisation for the emergence of a global and self-sustaining ethical ecosystem.[1]
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) Climate change encompasses long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns, largely caused by human activities that increase greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere, leading to alterations.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Climate change'
In Hinduism, climate change encompasses rising temperatures, extreme weather, and shifts in ecosystems. It threatens biodiversity, impacts health through disease and environmental factors, and affects food safety, necessitating a return to ancient wisdom for solutions.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Kodo millets are environmentally friendly, thriving in arid circumstances and coinciding with global initiatives to address this.[3] (2) Climate change affects social and environmental determinants of health, and it encompasses rising temperatures, extreme weather events, shifting wildlife populations, rising seas, and other impacts, making it difficult to understand Ritu.[4] (3) This is a global issue, and revisiting ancient wisdom holds great promise in a world grappling with this, along with soil degradation.[5] (4) This is driven by environmental factors, which can affect the geographic distribution and transmission patterns of infectious diseases, potentially causing epidemics.[6] (5) This refers to the external environmental conditions, which can influence the Doshas and contribute to the development of Vrana, which is a cause mentioned by Acharya Sushruta.[7]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) This is one of the health concerns of mankind along with noncommunicable diseases and the impact of COVID-19.[8]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) These can be identified with warming temperatures, changes in precipitation, and increases in the frequency or intensity of some extreme weather events.[9] (2) Climate change is expected to increase the amount of mycotoxins in food commodities significantly in the near future, and the management of mycotoxin contamination and their toxicity is going through a critical phase.[10] (3) This is a significant threat to fenugreek diversity in Uttarakhand, affecting the growth and distribution, as changes in temperature and rainfall patterns impact the phenology, growth, and yield.[11]
From: Katha Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary
(1) Addressing climate change requires concerted efforts to mitigate its impacts and adapt to its consequences, safeguarding the planet's future stability.[12] (2) Alterations in global weather patterns are impacting this delicate environment, leading to increased temperatures and altered rainfall.[13]
From: Padarthadharmasamgraha and Nyayakandali
(1) Refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. These shifts may be natural, but since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of this phenomenon, primarily due to burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas.[14]
The concept of Climate change in local and regional sources
Climate change encompasses long-term shifts in temperature and weather, impacting water resources and requiring societal adaptation. It's driven by human activities and also used metaphorically for transitions.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Significant shifts in temperature and weather patterns driven by human activity, necessitating adaptation strategies for societies.[15]
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) Metaphors for transition in nature reflecting changes in human behavior and relationships, akin to seasons transitioning.[16]
The concept of Climate change in scientific sources
Climate change is a global environmental issue characterized by long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns, driven by greenhouse gas emissions and impacting various aspects of human existence, biodiversity, and ecological health.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Climate change is a significant global challenge, and institutional quality plays a crucial role in social, governance, and economic preparation for its impacts.[17] (2) This global phenomenon impacts the future availability of natural resources like water and land, necessitating resilient livestock farming systems.[18] (3) Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, a critical issue that can be explored through serious games.[19]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) This refers to alterations in the Earth's climate that may affect human health through various direct and indirect pathways, including changes to ecosystems and socio-economic factors.[20] (2) Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, influenced by human activities and requiring policy responses.[21] (3) This is a broad keyword relevant to the study, as changes in climate are acknowledged as having varying degrees of impact on the quality of the ecological environment, especially in mountainous areas.[22]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) Climate change and extreme weather events will test the resilience of health workers in primary health care, requiring adaptation and preparation.[23] (2) This is a rising global concern, and taking urgent action against it is one of the United Nations (UN’s) Sustainable Development Goals, and it has led to hot weather extremes, heavy precipitation, and worsening of agricultural and ecological droughts.[24] (3) This signifies alterations in the Earth's climate patterns, primarily due to human activities, leading to significant environmental impacts worldwide.[25]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Climate change is an unprecedented public health challenge that the world faces, so it is crucial that graduates should receive their fill of training that prepare them to be technically competent in the field of public health.[26] (2) The text refers to climate change as a significant issue, and one of the factors that are becoming increasingly acute in the coming years.[27] (3) Climate change increases cross-species viral transmission risk, potentially increasing the chances of pandemics.[28]
From: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
(1) Climate change and human health is referenced, highlighting the importance of addressing environmental factors in public health.[29] (2) This phrase discusses the effects of climate change on food security and sustainable development in Africa, focusing on the challenges and potential solutions.[30] (3) Climate change is discussed in relation to the commercialization of medicinal plants, affecting production and consumption methods.[31]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) "Climate change" is one of the possible devastating effects of overpopulation, along with disease and wars.[32] (2) The environmental crisis is described as the greatest threat to all life on earth, with global warming being a significant aspect of it, posing a health threat that cannot be ignored and requiring adaptation and mitigation strategies.[33] (3) This phenomenon is linked to unpredictable changes in the climate, and it has significant impacts on human health, including risks like heat stress, vector-borne diseases, extreme weather events, air pollution, and various other health issues.[34]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) A factor that environmental degradation is likely to continue due to pollution, overproduction, habitat fragmentation and invasion of alien species.[35] (2) An alteration in climate conditions, relevant to the study of Africa.[36] (3) Olwoch et al. used computer models to assess the effect of this on Rhipicephalus species, including R appendiculatus and R zambeziensis, in sub-Saharan Africa.[37]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Climate change denotes significant and lasting changes in the Earth's climate system, often discussed in terms of global warming and its associated environmental impacts.[38] (2) A significant driver of ecological decline, leading to higher temperatures, altered rainfall patterns, extended heatwaves, and increased fire activity, posing an emergency to the planet.[39] (3) Significant, long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, prompting religious organizations and researchers to develop responses and issue formal declarations.[40]
From: Religious Inquiries (Journal)
(1) Climate Change is mentioned in connection with activities and also from Muslim perspectives and the politics of climate change.[41] (2) Climate change is a challenge that demands response on various levels, including various academic disciplines, with policies and changes in consumption putting enough pressure on political powers and markets.[42]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Climate change is an issue that is beginning to transform our ecosystem and is considered a major concern in the contemporary world, impacting public health through various environmental and climatic factors.[43] (2) Climate change can create challenging weather conditions for food plants, potentially increasing the risk of contamination by toxigenic fungi and mycotoxins.[44]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) Climate change is a long-term shift in weather patterns, and psychological preparedness for disasters is discussed in the context of climate change.[45]