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The power of a country to control its own government and territory.

“The new treaty aims to respect the sovereignty of each nation while managing the shared resources of the Arctic Ocean.”

To say or show that you have a right to something or that it belongs to you.

“Several nations are staking a claim to the newly accessible shipping routes in the Arctic as the ice continues to melt.”

The action of fixing the boundary or limits of something.

“The agreement provides a clear demarcation of maritime borders to prevent future fishing disputes between the neighboring countries.”

An argument or a disagreement between two people, groups, or countries.

“Diplomats hope that this formal agreement will finally resolve the long-standing territorial dispute over the northern seabed.”

To make an agreement official by signing it or voting for it.

“The national parliaments are expected to ratify the Arctic treaty before the end of the current legislative session.”

A very important stage or event in the development of something.

“Generating oxygen on the lunar surface is a major milestone for future long-term human missions to Mars.”

The most modern stage of development in a particular type of work or activity.

“The facility uses cutting-edge electrolysis technology to extract oxygen molecules from the minerals found in lunar dust.”

The possibility that can be made, done, or achieved.

“Scientists are currently conducting tests to determine the feasibility of building larger oxygen plants for future lunar colonies.”

To force a way through something that is holding you back; to make a discovery.

“Engineers had to break through several technical barriers before the oxygen extraction system could function in extreme temperatures.”

Independent and having the power to make your own decisions or operate without control.

“The new lunar facility uses autonomous robots to maintain oxygen levels without the need for constant human supervision from Earth.”

Coins or banknotes that must be accepted if offered in payment of a debt.

“The ECB confirmed that the digital euro will hold the status of legal tender alongside physical banknotes and coins.”

The quality of being likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly, especially by getting worse.

“Unlike private cryptocurrencies, the digital euro is designed to avoid price volatility and provide a stable store of value.”

To remove or stop using something gradually or in stages.

“The central bank clarified that it does not intend to phase out physical cash even as digital payments grow.”

An occasion when money is exchanged or the activity of buying or selling something.

“The digital euro will allow citizens to complete a secure transaction instantly using only their mobile devices.”

The actions of a central bank to manage the money supply and interest rates.

“Economists are debating how the introduction of a digital currency might affect the central bank's future monetary policy.”

To make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad.

“Technological solutions like carbon capture are essential to mitigate the most severe effects of global climate change.”

A state in which the greenhouse gases going into the atmosphere are balanced by removal out of the atmosphere.

“The government believes this plant will play a crucial role in helping the country reach its net-zero targets by 2040.”

To increase the size, amount, or importance of something, usually an organization or process.

“The company plans to scale up its operations by building ten more facilities across Europe over the next decade.”

The amount of space that something takes up or the impact it has on the environment.

“Individuals are being encouraged to reduce their environmental footprint by supporting clean energy projects like this one.”

A monetary reward or advantage that encourages someone to do something.

“The government is offering a financial incentive to companies that invest in direct-air capture technology.”

To make the same journey regularly between work and home.

“Many professionals no longer want to commute for hours every day and prefer living in quieter, rural areas.”

The spread of a city into the area surrounding it, often in an uncontrolled way.

“The rise of remote work might actually slow down urban sprawl as people move to established smaller communities.”

The basic systems and services, such as transport and power supplies, that a country or organization uses.

“Small towns are investing heavily in digital infrastructure to attract high-income remote workers from the big cities.”

A general development or change in a situation or in the way that people are behaving.

“The current trend suggests that the traditional office model may never fully return to its pre-pandemic state.”

To give new life, energy, or success to something.

“The arrival of young families is helping to revitalize local businesses in towns that were previously declining.”