World Leaders Seek Climate Change Agreement

fossil fuel – n. a fuel such as coal, oil, or natural gas made from dead plants or animals

framework – n. the basic structure of something

decisive – adj. able to make choices quickly and confidently

turning point – n. able to make choices quickly and confidently

well-being – n. the state of being happy, healthy, or successful

succeeding – adj. coming after something; coming or happening at a later time

script – n. a plan for what is going to be done or said in a particular situation

headed – v. to go in a specified direction or toward a specified place

emissions – n. something sent out or given off

resilient – adj. able to become strong, healthy, or successful again after a challenge

vital – adj. extremely important

monitor – v. to watch, observe, listen to or check over time

tear gas – n. a gas that stings the eyes and makes them tear; used especially by the police or military to separate large groups of people