Across
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 5. The variety of life forms, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, in a particular habitat or on Earth as a whole.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 14. Actions taken to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases and alleviate the impacts of climate change.
Down
- 1. The process of adjusting to the changing conditions and effects of climate change in order to reduce vulnerability and increase resilience.
- 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.
- 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.
- 7. The protection, preservation, and management of natural resources and ecosystems to prevent their depletion or destruction.
- 9. footprint The total amount of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, produced directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, or product throughout its lifecycle.
- 11. The release of gases or substances, such as carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere, often resulting from human activities like burning fossil fuels.