Earth Day

3. The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the diversity of species, genetics, and ecosystems.
4. Animals, birds, and other living organisms that live and grow in natural environments, not domesticated or cultivated by humans.
7. Products, practices, or behaviors that are not harmful to the environment and help conserve resources.
8. The natural environment where a particular species of plant or animal lives and grows.
12. The natural world, including the air, water, land, plants, and animals, that surrounds and affects all living things.
13. footprint The total amount of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, emitted by an individual, organization, event, or product throughout its lifecycle.
15. resources Materials and substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain, such as water, minerals, forests, and fossil fuels.
16. The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects, reducing the need for raw resources and minimizing environmental impact.
17. gases Gases in the Earth's atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane, that trap heat and contribute to global warming.
18. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, often by maintaining ecological balance.
19. A community of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment.

1. The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, causing adverse effects on living organisms and the planet.
2. The large-scale removal of forests, often to clear land for agriculture or development, which can lead to habitat loss and climate change.
5. energy Energy derived from natural sources that are replenished on a human timescale, such as solar, wind, and hydropower.
6. The process of recycling organic waste, such as food scraps and yard waste, into nutrient-rich soil amendments.
9. change Long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions on Earth, often caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels.
10. The protection and preservation of natural resources to prevent their depletion and ensure their long-term sustainability.
11. Reuse, Recycle A waste management philosophy promoting the reduction of waste, the reuse of items, and the recycling of materials to protect the environment.
14. Refers to food or farming methods that do not use synthetic chemicals, pesticides, or fertilizers, promoting environmental sustainability.
17. warming The increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to rising levels of greenhouse gases caused by human activities.