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Global Warming |
An increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere, especially a sustained increase sufficient to cause climatic change. |
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Recession |
An extended decline in general business activity |
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Fossil fuels: |
A hydrocarbon deposit, such as petroleum, coal, or natural gas, derived from living matter of a previous geologic time and used for fuel. |
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Nuclear fission |
A nuclear reaction in which a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy |
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Fuel cell: |
An electrochemical cell in which the energy of a reaction between a fuel, such as liquid hydrogen, and an oxidant, such as liquid oxygen, is converted directly and continuously into electrical energy |
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Per capita: |
Per unit of population; per person |
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Kerosene |
A thin oil distilled from petroleum or shale oil, used as a fuel for heating and cooking, in lamps |
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Natural gas: |
A mixture of hydrocarbon gases that occur with petroleum deposits |
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Leduc |
major oil strike took place at Leduc, Alberta in 1947. |
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Hybrid |
Something of mixed origin or composition. |
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Kyoto Protocol |
Countries which ratify this protocol commit to reduce their emissions of carbon dioxide. |
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Composting |
mixture of decaying organic matter, as from leaves and manure, used to improve soil structure and provide nutrients |
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Theocracy |
A government ruled by or subject to religious authority. |
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Greenhouse effect: |
The phenomenon whereby the earth's atmosphere traps solar radiation, caused by the presence in the atmosphere of gases such as carbon dioxide, water vapor, and methane. |
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Diversification |
To give variety to |
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Dictatorship |
Absolute or despotic control or power. |
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OPEC |
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries |
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Carbon Sink: |
A natural environment that absorbs and stores more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than it releases, which offsets greenhouse gas emissions. |
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SUV |
Sport Utility Vehicle |
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