Key Terminologies in Sustainability

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Across
  1. 4. The variety of life on Earth, including species diversity, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity.
  2. 7. A network of natural and engineered systems that provide environmental and social benefits, such as green roofs and urban forest.
  3. 9. The large-scale clearing of forests, which leads to loss of biodiversity and contributes to climate change.
  4. 11. A framework that considers three pillars: People (social), Planet (environmental), and Profit (economic).
  5. 12. Energy derived from naturally replenished sources such as sunlight, wind, and water.
  6. 14. A measure of human demand on Earth's ecosystems, comparing resource consumption with the planet's ability to regenerate.
  7. 15. Gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide that trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming.
  8. 16. The collection, transportation, recycling, and disposal of waste materials in a sustainable way.
Down
  1. 1. Achieving a balance between emitted and absorbed carbon dioxide through reduction efforts and offsetting measures.
  2. 2. The sustainable management of freshwater resources to reduce wastage and preserve ecosystems.
  3. 3. A deceptive practice where companies falsely claim their products or policies are environmentally friendly.
  4. 5. The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organisation, or activity.
  5. 6. An economic model that minimises waste and promotes the reuse, recycling, and regeneration of materials.
  6. 8. Using less energy to perform the same task, reducing overall energy consumption and environmental impact.
  7. 10. Long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and weather patterns due to natural and human activities.
  8. 13. A reduction in greenhouse gas emissions made to compensate for emissions produced elsewhere.