I invented a new word for ‘climate change.’ Should I use it?

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By Kate YoderFeb 20, 2020, 3:58 am181 ptsTrending
Q. Dear Umbra, Is “overkill” a suitable name for the environmental crimes leading to irreversible climate change and the total extinction of life on our planet? — Pondering Over Every Term A. Dear POET, I’m not going to lie: Reading your question was a bit of an emotional roller-coaster for me. On one…

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