Saving Gaia - Vocabulary Flashcards

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crisis (n)

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a time of intense difficulty or danger

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witness (v)

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

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disastrous (adj)

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causing great damage or harm

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sweltering (adj)

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unpleasantly hot; sultry

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intense (adj)

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of extreme force, degree, or strength

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carbon footprint (n)

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

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emit (v)

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to produce and discharge something, especially gas or radiation

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global warming (n)

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

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greenhouse gas (n)

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gases that trap heat in the atmosphere

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absorb (v)

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