Is Climate Change the Same as Global Warming? – We Asked a NASA Expert

Climate change and global warming are related concepts, but they are not exactly the same. Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature primarily due to human activities, such as the emission of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide. On the other hand, climate change encompasses a broader range of changes in Earth's climate patterns, including shifts in temperature, precipitation, and more, which can be influenced by factors beyond just global warming.