‘Climate Emergency’ Is Oxford Dictionaries’ Word of the Year

Oxford Dictionaries has declared the phrase “climate emergency” as its Word of the Year, after a 10,000 percent spike in usage. Oxford defines “climate emergency” as “a situation in which urgent action is required to reduce or halt climate change and avoid potentially irreversible environmental damage resulting from it.” In 2019, usage of the term skyrocketed to the top of public discourse. According to a statement published by their panel:-- More...