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Term
Greenhouse Gases
Definition
Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, such as CO2 and methane.
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Term
Global Warming
Definition
Long-term rise in Earth's average surface temperature.
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Carbon Footprint
Definition
Total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual or group.
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Term
Fossil Fuels
Definition
Coal, oil, and natural gas; major sources of carbon emissions.
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Term
Sea Level Rise
Definition
Increase in ocean levels due to melting ice and thermal expansion.
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Term
Climate Mitigation
Definition
Efforts to reduce or prevent emission of greenhouse gases.
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Term
Adaptation
Definition
Adjusting to actual or expected climate impacts.
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Term
Renewable Energy
Definition
Energy from sources that are naturally replenished, like solar and wind.
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Term
Deforestation
Definition
Removal of forests, reducing carbon absorption.
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Term
Paris Agreement
Definition
International treaty to limit global warming to well below 2°C.