DAY 34 Climate

do one's bit (idiom)

​(informal) to do your share of a task  Ex: Everyone needs to ___ their ___ to reduce plastic waste by recycling more.

initiative (n.)

1. A new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem.

2. The ability to decide and act on your own without waiting for somebody to tell you what to do 

3. The power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do 

Ex: 1. The government has launched a new __ to promote green energy.

2.You won't get much help. You'll have to use your _____.

3. Our team seized the ____ early in the game to score the winning goal.

net zero (U)

A state or balance where total gains equal total losses, resulting in no overall change or profit.  Ex: Many countries have set targets to achieve __ carbon emissions by 2050.

offset (v.)

To use one cost, payment or sth in order to cancel or reduce the effect of another Ex: Prices have risen in order to __ the increased cost of materials.

summit (n.)

1. An official meeting between the leaders of two or more governments or organizations.

2. The highest point of something, especially the top of a mountain 

Ex: 1. World leaders gathered at the international _ to negotiate a peace treaty.

2. The expedition team successfully reached the _ of Mount Everest at dawn.