Adolescence /ˌæd

carbon /ˈkɑː.b ə n/ /ˈkɑːr-/ noun SUBSTANCE
1. [ U ] a simple chemical substance, which exists in its pure form as diamond or graphite , and is an important part of other substances such as coal and oil, as well as being contained in all plants and animals
carbon di oxide noun [ U ]
the gas formed when carbon is burned, or when people or animals breathe out
carbon dioxide emissions
crisis /ˈkraɪ.sɪs/ noun plural crises
1. [ C or U ] a situation that has reached an extremely difficult or dangerous point; a time of great disagreement, uncertainty or suffering
crisis talks
The country's leadership is in crisis .
an economic/financial crisis
I've got a family crisis on my hands - my 16-year-old sister is pregnant.
A mediator has been called in to resolve the crisis.
2. [ C ] a moment during a serious illness when there is the possibility of suddenly getting either a lot better or a lot worse
He's passed the crisis - the fever's started to go down.
3. crisis of confidence
a sudden loss of confidence
With inflation at 500%, the country faces a crisis of confidence.
electricity /ɪˌlekˈtrɪs.ɪ.ti/ /-ə.t ̬i/ noun [ U ]
a form of energy, produced in several ways, which provides power to devices that create light, heat, etc
The electricity has been turned off.
an electricity generating company
powered/heated by electricity an electricity bill
emission /ɪˈmɪʃ. ə n/ noun
1. [ U ] when gas, heat, light, etc. is sent out
The Green Party have called for a substantial reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases by the UK.
2. [ C ] an amount of gas, heat, light, etc. that is sent out
carbon dioxide emissions