Across
- 2. The view that humans are the most important beings and nature exists mainly to meet human needs.
- 6. The study of moral duties and fair choices about causes, effects, and solutions to climate change.
- 12. in harmony with nature so both humans and the environment can thrive.
- 15. Cutting down forests, usually for profit or land use, which harms ecosystems and biodiversity.
- 17. Natural disasters (like typhoons, earthquakes, eruptions) that cause damage to people and the environment.
- 18. A law designed to protect animals and their habitats.
- 21. The view that ecosystems and whole communities of life are more important than single species.
- 22. Using resources in ways that meet today’s needs without stopping future generations from meeting theirs.
- 23. Tiny soil organisms that break down dead matter and recycle nutrients needed by plants.
- 25. The idea that all living things have value and should be protected, not just humans.
- 26. The idea that Earth behaves like a self-regulating living system that keeps conditions suitable for life.
- 27. The moral duty of humans to care for and protect the environment.
- 28. Being careful not to waste resources; using only what you need and reusing when possible.
- 29. Keeping the environment healthy and whole so ecosystems function properly.
- 30. A global event where people switch off nonessential lights for one hour to raise awareness about energy and climate.
Down
- 1. A yearly event (April 22) when people do activities that support and celebrate the planet.
- 3. A law that requires proper handling and disposal of solid waste to keep communities clean and safe.
- 4. The damaging decline of nature caused by pollution, deforestation, and other harmful human actions.
- 5. The belief that all living things have value on their own, so humans must radically change how they live to protect nature.
- 7. A person who works to protect and wisely use natural resources so they last for the future.
- 8. Using resources wisely so we get the most benefit with the least waste.
- 9. Long-term changes in the Earth’s climate (like rising temperatures) caused partly by human activities.
- 10. A law aimed at reducing air pollution and protecting air quality.
- 11. The idea that a clean, orderly environment is beautiful and improves people’s well-being.
- 13. Everything in nature is linked; people, plants, animals, and the environment affect one another.
- 14. Making careful, wise decisions about using resources to avoid harm and waste.
- 16. The branch of philosophy that explores human beings’ place in nature and how we should relate to it.
- 19. The study of right and wrong about how humans treat the environment and other life.
- 20. The view that social problems (like inequality) and environmental problems are connected and must be solved together.
- 24. The idea that responsibility for climate change and its solutions should be fair, protecting those who suffer most.