This glossary will indeed serve as a valuable reference throughout the course, helping you become familiar with the key concepts and terminology related to environment and sustainable development.
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Carbon FootprintThe total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product, usually expressed in equivalent tons of carbon dioxide (CO2). | |
ConservationThe protection, preservation, management, or restoration of natural habitats, species, and ecosystems | |
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EcosystemA biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. | |
EnvironmentThe surroundings in which an organism operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, and fauna | |
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Greenhouse EffectThe process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to global warming and climate change. | |
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Natural ResourcesMaterials or substances occurring in nature that can be exploited for economic gain, such as minerals, water, forests, and fossil fuels. | |
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PollutionThe introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse changes, affecting the health, survival, or activities of humans or other living organisms. | |
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Renewable EnergyEnergy derived from natural sources that are replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, water, and biomass | |
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Sustainable AgricultureFarming practices that aim to produce food, fiber, or other plant or animal products in a way that protects the environment, preserves natural resources, and supports the well-being of farmers and communities. | |