(cut back / relieve / solve) global warming（削减/缓解 / 解决）全球变暖
a path to a solution解决问题的途径
major technological breakthroughs重大技术突破
adopt rigid restrictions / measure on… 对……采取强硬限制 / 措施
take serious steps to do sth.采取强硬措施做某事
adopt (tough) measures to do sth.采取（强硬）措施做某事
bring sth. under control控制住某事物
a potential disaster潜在的灾难
inconvenient truth 不愿面对的事实
cause sb. (many) inconveniences给某人造成（很多）不便
solemn-sounding commitment 冠冕堂皇的承诺
kyoto protocol 《京都议定书》
greenhouse emission 温室气体排放
signatory 签字国，签约人