Climate change

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Across
  1. 3. A period of temporary reduction in global temperatures caused by volcanic ash and droplets of sulfuric acid obscuring the sun
  2. 7. An international agreement aimed at combating climate change and accelerating the investments needed for a sustainable low carbon future
  3. 8. Renewable energy derived from the heat of the earth
  4. 11. A type of weather pattern characterized by high temperatures, caused by increased amounts of carbon dioxide and other pollutants
  5. 12. The phenomenon where the earth's atmosphere traps solar radiation, caused by the presence of gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor
  6. 13. Gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation
  7. 14. A method of generating electric power by converting solar radiation into direct current electricity using semiconductors that exhibit the photovoltaic effect
  8. 15. A system in which the total amount of emissions is capped and allowances, giving the holder the right to emit a specific amount, are bought and sold
  9. 16. A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms
  10. 17. An increase in the Earth's average surface temperature due to rising levels of greenhouse gases
  11. 18. The measure of the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of a particular individual, organization, or community
Down
  1. 1. Long-term shift in temperature and weather patterns
  2. 2. Large body of ice moving slowly down a slope or valley or spreading outward on a land surface
  3. 4. Energy collected from resources which are naturally replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat
  4. 5. The practice of protecting and preserving natural resources and the environment
  5. 6. A significant reduction in the water content of lakes and rivers that leads to increased concentration of pollutants and adverse impacts on biodiversity
  6. 8. The gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth's atmosphere generally attributed to the greenhouse effect caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide, chlorofluorocarbons, and other pollutants
  7. 9. The process of cutting down and clearing away trees or forests, often causing loss of biodiversity and disruption of ecosystems
  8. 10. Process of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere