apocalyptic – adj. of, relating to, or involving terrible violence and destruction; of or relating to the end of the world

catastrophe – n. a terrible disaster

commit – v. to say that someone or something will definitely do something; to make someone or something obligated to do something

emissions – n. the act of producing or sending out something such as energy or gas from a source; something sent out or given off

fossil fuels – n. fuels such as coal, oil, or natural gas formed in the earth from dead plants or animals

prolonged – adj. lasting longer than usual or expected : continuing for a long time

resurrect – v. to raise from the dead