The environment - Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 2. warming The gradual increase in Earth's average temperature due to the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, primarily caused by human activities.
  2. 3. The practice of using resources in a way that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, aiming for long-term environmental, social, and economic balance.
  3. 4. The clearing or removal of forests or trees, often done to make way for agricultural land, urban development, or logging, which contributes to climate change and loss of biodiversity.
  4. 5. The variety of life forms, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, in a particular habitat or on Earth as a whole.
  5. 8. footprint The measure of human impact on the environment, including the amount of land and resources required to sustain a particular lifestyle or population.
  6. 10. energy Energy obtained from sources that can be naturally replenished, such as solar power, wind power, or hydropower, and that have a minimal impact on the environment.
  7. 12. neutral Achieving a balance between the amount of carbon emitted and the amount of carbon removed from the atmosphere, resulting in no net increase of greenhouse gases.
  8. 13. depletion The thinning or reduction of the protective layer of ozone gas in the Earth's stratosphere, primarily caused by the release of certain chemicals, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
  9. 14. Actions taken to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases and alleviate the impacts of climate change.
Down
  1. 1. The process of adjusting to the changing conditions and effects of climate change in order to reduce vulnerability and increase resilience.
  2. 2. effect The natural process by which certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat from the sun, leading to the warming of the planet.
  3. 6. development Development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, integrating economic growth, social well-being, and environmental protection.
  4. 7. The protection, preservation, and management of natural resources and ecosystems to prevent their depletion or destruction.
  5. 9. footprint The total amount of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, produced directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, or product throughout its lifecycle.
  6. 11. The release of gases or substances, such as carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere, often resulting from human activities like burning fossil fuels.