Across
- 2. Maintaining the natural state of the environment.
- 5. The view that all living organisms have inherent value and should be protected, not just humans.
- 7. Development that meets present needs without harming future generations’ ability to meet theirs.
- 8. Using resources wisely to minimize waste while maximizing output.
- 10. Careful, wise decision-making in using resources.
- 11. Rise in Earth’s average temperature caused mainly by greenhouse gases.
- 13. A person who promotes the wise use and protection of natural resources for sustainability.
- 14. Moral duty of humans to care for and protect the environment.
- 16. Study of moral responsibilities regarding climate change.
- 17. Idea that humans are part of nature and dependent on it for survival and well-being.
- 18. Variety of life in all forms, levels, and combinations in ecosystems.
- 19. Concept of meeting present needs without compromising resources for future generations.
- 20. Cutting down forests, often linked to corporate greed and environmental harm.
- 21. Approach that connects social problems with environmental problems.
- 22. A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.
- 25. Movement that advocates addressing environmental problems such as pollution and deforestation.
- 26. Belief that maintaining order in the environment brings beauty and well-being.
- 28. Advocates for the intrinsic value of all living beings and radical lifestyle changes for environmental balance.
- 29. James Lovelock’s idea that Earth functions like a self-regulating living organism.
- 30. Belief that humans are the most important species and nature exists mainly to serve human needs.
Down
- 1. Branch of philosophy concerned with humanity’s relationship with the natural environment.
- 3. Contamination of air, water, or land that harms living organisms.
- 4. Living in harmony with nature, not exploiting it beyond limits.
- 6. Moral study of the relationship between humans and the environment, guiding responsible action.
- 9. Thrifty use of resources, avoiding waste
- 12. Damage to the environment caused by human activities.
- 15. Fair distribution of environmental benefits and burdens in response to climate change.
- 23. Long-term alteration of Earth’s climate due to human and natural factors.
- 24. Fair use of resources so future generations can benefit.
- 27. Belief that ecosystems and biological communities as a whole have great value.