the gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth's atmosphere due to the greenhouse effect

a sudden drop in temperature caused by volcanic eruptions

the process of cooling the earth's surface through deforestation

the fluctuation of temperatures in different seasons

to maintain something in its original or existing state

to destroy or ruin something

to change something completely

to enhance or improve something

the total amount of greenhouse gases produced by an individual or organization

the amount of carbon dioxide emissions for which an individual or organization is responsible

the measure of an individual's or organization's energy consumption

the total waste produced by an individual or organization

causing great damage or harm

resulting in minor inconveniences

leading to unexpected benefits

promoting safety and security

to take in or soak up energy, liquid, or another substance

to release energy into the environment

to break down substances into smaller parts

to create energy from light

to put a decision, plan, or agreement into effect; to carry out something

to create a new plan or strategy

to analyze and evaluate a situation

to ignore or dismiss a decision

the clearing of trees, transforming a forest into cleared land

the process of planting new trees in a forest

the act of preserving natural habitats

the conversion of land for agricultural use

to impose a tax, fee, or fine

to collect a donation

to provide a service

to negotiate a contract

to see an event, typically a crime or accident, take place

to provide a false statement about an event

to ignore an event happening around you

to report an event to the authorities

available for use as one wishes

a phrase indicating a lack of resources

a term used in legal contexts

a phrase meaning to be in debt

pleasantly warm; cozy

unpleasantly hot; sultry

mild and refreshing

cool and breezy

gases that trap heat in the atmosphere

gases that cool the atmosphere

gases that are released during combustion

gases that are used in refrigeration

of moderate force, degree, or strength

of extreme force, degree, or strength

of low intensity

of varying strength

a time of intense difficulty or danger

a period of great joy and celebration

a moment of calm and peace

a state of confusion and chaos

capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms

able to be recycled indefinitely

resistant to decay and decomposition

produced from non-renewable resources

a positive outcome resulting from an action

an unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action

a direct and immediate effect of an event

a planned and expected result of an action

in short supply; insufficient to meet demand

abundant and plentiful

easily available and accessible

excessive and overwhelming