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physical property > temperature > global mean temperature increase
climate > global climate > global temperature increase > global mean temperature increase
physical property > temperature > global temperature increase > global mean temperature increase

Preferred term

global mean temperature increase  

Definition

  • Gradual increase in global surface temperature, observed or projected, as one of the consequences of radiative forcing caused by anthropogenic emissions.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/15186

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