foundation – n. a basis (such as a tenet, principle, or axiom) upon which something stands or is supported

comprehensive – adj. covering completely or broadly

region – n. a part of a country, of the world, etc., that is different or separate from other parts in some way

devote – v. to set apart for a special purpose

unsustainable – adj. not capable of being prolonged or continued

dead zone – n. Dead zones are low-oxygen areas in the world's oceans and lakes

acidification – n. technical : to cause (something) to become acidic

screwing up phrasal verb : make a mistake or error

magnitude – n. great size or extent