How to Write about Climate Change

Hello English learners! Welcome to a new lesson. Climate change is one of the most important topics of our time. Writing about it in English is not just about knowing the facts—it is also about using the right language to explain causes, describe effects, and propose solutions. Mastering this type of language will help you sound clear, logical, and persuasive. How to Write about Climate Change

In this lesson, we will look at:

Useful cause-and-effect vocabulary and structures
Solution-focused phrases for proposals and essays
Collocations and expressions you can use to boost your writing

Cause-and-effect vocabulary and phrases

When writing about climate change, you will often need to explain why something happens and what the consequences are.

Key words for cause

Due to / Owing to

The rise in global temperatures is mainly due to human activity.

As a result of

Flooding has increased as a result of melting glaciers.

Because of

Many species are endangered because of deforestation.

On account of

On account of human activity, the atmosphere is changing rapidly.

As a consequence of

Droughts have increased as a consequence of climate change.

Arising from

Many health problems are arising from air pollution. How to Write about Climate Change

Originating from

Carbon emissions originating from transport are a major concern.

Deriving from

Much of the problem derives from the overconsumption of natural resources.

Key words for effect

As a result / Consequently

Consequently, millions of people are at risk of losing their homes.

Therefore / Thus

The Arctic ice is shrinking; therefore, sea levels are rising.

Which leads to / Result in

Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide, which leads to global warming.

Give rise to

Global warming is giving rise to more frequent extreme weather events.

Bring about

Better policies could bring about positive environmental change.

Contribut to

Air travel contributes to rising carbon emissions.

Cause

Melting glaciers are causing rivers to overflow.

Produce

Overfishing is producing long-term ecological damage.

Create

Climate change is creating new challenges for agriculture. How to Write about Climate Change

Advanced Linking Phrases

It is worth considering that…
A key point to note is that…
What is particularly striking is that…
This raises the question of…
From this perspective, it becomes clear that…
In order to address this issue…
A long-term strategy would be to…
One way forward might be to…
This could pave the way for…
Such measures are likely to result in…

Solution-focused writing

Good essays don’t just describe problems—they also suggest solutions. Here are useful ways to structure your ideas:

Introducing Solutions

One possible solution would be to…
A practical way to address this issue is…
This challenge could be tackled by…

Expressing Necessity

It is essential to reduce carbon emissions.
Governments must take urgent action.
Individuals should consider adopting sustainable lifestyles.

How to Write about Climate Change

Suggesting Benefits

This would help to…
As a result, society could benefit from…
Such measures are likely to lead to…

Collocations and expressions for climate change

Here are some natural combinations of words (collocations) that you can use to sound more fluent:

Collocation	Meaning	Example sentence
Reduce emissions	to lower the amount of harmful gases (like carbon dioxide) released into the atmosphere.	Governments must reduce emissions to slow down global warming.
Adopt renewable energy	to start using energy sources that can be naturally replaced, such as wind, solar, or hydro power.	Many countries are adopting renewable energy sources such as solar power.
Implement policies	to officially put laws, rules, or strategies into action.	The EU has implemented policies to protect endangered species.
Combat climate change	to fight against the negative effects of global warming and environmental damage.	International cooperation is needed to combat climate change.
Raise awareness	to help people understand and care about an important issue.	Schools should raise awareness of environmental issues among students.
Take urgent action	to respond quickly and decisively to a serious problem.	It is time for leaders to take urgent action on climate change.
Mitigate the effects	to reduce the harmful impact or seriousness of a problem.	Reforestation projects help mitigate the effects of deforestation.
Sustainable development	economic and social progress that meets current needs without harming future generations or the environment.	Sustainable development is the key to balancing growth with protection.
Cut your carbon footprint	to reduce the total amount of greenhouse gases you personally or collectively produce.	Taking public transport instead of driving helps cut your carbon footprint.
Transition to clean energy	to shift from fossil fuels to environmentally friendly energy sources like wind or solar.	Many nations are working to transition to clean energy to meet climate targets.
Conserve natural resources	to use resources such as water, forests, and minerals carefully to avoid waste.	We must conserve natural resources to ensure future generations have access to them.
Protect biodiversity	to safeguard the variety of plant and animal life on Earth.	Protected areas help to protect biodiversity and maintain healthy ecosystems.
Enforce environmental regulations	to make sure environmental laws and rules are followed.	Governments should enforce environmental regulations to stop illegal logging.
Phase out fossil fuels	to gradually stop using oil, coal, and gas as energy sources.	Countries are planning to phase out fossil fuels over the next few decades.
Promote recycling	to encourage people to reuse materials instead of throwing them away.	Local councils promote recycling to reduce waste in landfills.
Develop green technologies	to create new technologies that are environmentally friendly.	Companies are investing heavily to develop green technologies such as electric cars.
Limit deforestation	to reduce the cutting down of trees and clearing of forests.	Stricter laws are needed to limit deforestation in tropical regions.
Encourage sustainable lifestyles	to motivate people to live in a way that minimises harm to the environment.	Schools can encourage sustainable lifestyles by teaching students about eco-friendly habits.

How to Write about Climate Change

Useful expressions for writing

The evidence suggests that…
It is widely believed that…
There is growing concern about…
Experts predict that…
Without immediate action, the situation is likely to worsen.

Writing Tip

When writing about climate change in an essay:

Start with the problem (cause and effect).
Move to the solutions (what can be done).
End with a call to action or prediction.

How to talk about climate change

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How to Write about Climate Change

Published by My Lingua Academy on 1 Sep 20251 Sep 2025