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  1. 2. A long-term change in the average weather patterns of Earth, primarily driven by human activities, such as burning fossil fuels.
  2. 4. Natural fuels formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas, which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
  3. 7. Renewable energy derived from the heat stored beneath the Earth’s surface, used for heating and electricity generation.
  4. 9. The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual, organisation, event, or product, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent.
  5. 10. An international organization established on October 24, 1945, following World War II. It was created to promote peace, security, and cooperation among countries worldwide. Often referred to as the UN.
  6. 11. The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species and genetic diversity.
  7. 12. The process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide to reduce the impact of climate change.
  8. 13. The responsible management and protection of natural resources and biodiversity to prevent depletion and ensure sustainability.
  9. 14. Gases in the Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, contributing to global warming.
  10. 15. Seventeen development goals created by the United Nations for countries to aim for to improve national and global environmental sustainability.
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  1. 1. The natural environment in which a particular species or community of organisms lives.
  2. 3. The effect of human activities on the natural environment, including pollution, habitat destruction, and biodiversity loss.
  3. 5. A species that is at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, environmental changes, or other factors.
  4. 6. The ability to maintain an ecological balance and conserve natural resources to support the wellbeing of future generations.
  5. 8. A community of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment.