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Across 2. A mythical sea maiden. 4. Understanding. 'We need to raise ______________ of the seriousness of climate change.' 6. The front (often decorated) outer wall of a building. 8. Describing the established order or hierarchy. (Two words: 5-3) 9. A very pessimistic feeling, without hope. 10. A very heavy metal sometimes used in hunters' bullets. 12. Past its tipping point; from which you cannot return. 13. An elephant's long 'tooth'. 16. The base of a house- they need to be strong. 18. Online fraud and theft are signs of increased ______________ around the world. 19. Refuse to buy from a company for political or social reasons. 20. A small tax. 'Some shops are putting a _______ on plastic bags'. 21. A long-wished-for goal. A wonderful target, difficult to achieve. (Two words; 4-5). 22. Easy to trick; will believe anything. 23. Get rid of, little by little (Two words: 5-3)

Down 1. 'The government should release its data. We need ____________ . 3. A business that is 100% owned by a single company. 5. Describing someone who never does what he says he will do. 7. Refusal to do as you are told. Sometimes against the law. 11. Sell stocks. (The opposite of 'invest'.) 14. A very large church. 15. Parents have to make so many _____________ to ensure that their children have a good upbringing. 17. Describing 'bad' or immoral behaviour. 19. Brave. 'She took a ________ step in leaving her abusive husband.