general
what phenomena causes the water level to rise in the oceans.
glaciers and polar ice caps melting
the process of the planet's temperature rising
global warming
gas released by cars
exhaust fumes
to endure a difficult or challenging situation
to weather the storm
which is the largest ocean of our planet
the Pacific Ocean
food that is grown without pesticides and other chemicals
organic food
energy created by collected sunlight that can be used to make up electricity
solar energy
what is the ultimate source of most forms of energy on the earth
the Sun
vast field of turbines that spin when the wind blows
wind farms
change in temperature and weather patterns
climate change
to be in trouble or facing difficulties
in hot water
underground fuel made from naturally decomposing plants and animals
fossil fuels
removal or destruction of forests
deforestation
approach to economic growth and social progress that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their own needs
sustainable development
greenhouse gases
careful preservation and protection of something
conservation
a small portion of something
a drop in the ocean