When discussing the adverse impact of anthropogenic influence on climate, the term “climate crisis” is gradually and rightly replacing the term “climate change,” which describes a natural phenomenon characterized by continuous fluctuations throughout Earth’s history, which is currently exacerbated by human activities, resulting in an unprecedented global warming that cannot be attributed to natural causes. Furthermore, drawing from our experience as educators in environmental health, we must recognize the—in any case—productive “confusion” that arises among our students due to the 2 primary definitions of the term “climate change”—one provided by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the other by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The latter focuses exclusively on anthropogenic changes, in contrast to the former, which encompasses all types of changes, both natural and anthropogenic. 1

Therefore, considering both the substantive and communicative aspects, we believe that the term “climate crisis” should replace “climate change” when describing and addressing the impacts of this ongoing phenomenon. The term “crisis” best reflects the urgent need for problem management and prompts immediate action on climate issues. As stated by the World Health Organization, the climate crisis threatens scientific and social achievements of decades. 2 Humanity may face not only a situation incompatible with the principles of sustainable development but also a “dark age for environmental health” due to the mishandling of the ongoing environmental degradation.