Across
- 5. The total amount of greenhouse gases generated by our actions.
- 7. Energy sources like solar and wind that do not deplete.
- 9. The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat.
- 11. A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall leading to water shortages.
- 13. Meeting our needs without compromising future generations.
- 14. The clearing of trees which reduces the Earth's ability to absorb CO2.
Down
- 1. The ability of a community to recover from climate disasters.
- 2. Natural fuels such as coal or gas formed from the remains of living organisms.
- 3. The process of planting trees in an area where there used to be a forest.
- 4. Efforts to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases.
- 6. Large masses of ice that are melting due to rising temperatures.
- 8. The release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
- 10. A potent greenhouse gas often produced by livestock and landfills.
- 12. Adjusting to current or expected effects of climate change.