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