I think 'climate change' is generally used now because 'global warming' implies the entire globe will become warmer, when in fact some areas, due to complex int

I think 'climate change' is generally used now because 'global warming' implies the entire globe will become warmer, when in fact some areas, due to complex interactions, will actually become cooler. That, combined with the political posturing (on both sides), has made it useful to use a more general term. IMHO.