The process of adjusting to the effects of climate change to minimize harm.
Starts with
B
The variety of life forms in an ecosystem, crucial for resilience to climate change.
Starts with
C
The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by human activities.
Starts with
D
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, which can lead to water shortages, crop failures, and increased risk of wildfires.
Starts with
E
The release of gases like carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.
Starts with
F
Non-renewable energy sources like coal, oil, and gas that emit greenhouse gases when burned.
Starts with
G
The long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature, primarily due to human activities.
Starts with
H
Prolonged periods of excessively hot weather, becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change.
Starts with
I
The process of ice sheets, glaciers, and sea ice melting, leading to rising sea levels.
Starts with
J
Dense forest found in tropical areas with high rainfall, crucial for biodiversity and carbon storage but threatened by deforestation and climate change.
Contains
K
A large body of water surrounded by land, which can be impacted by climate change through altered precipitation patterns and increased evaporation rates.
Starts with
M
A large natural elevation of the earth's surface, which can experience changes in snow and ice cover due to global warming.
Starts with
N
Extreme events like hurricanes and wildfires intensified by climate change.
Starts with
O
The decrease in pH of the ocean due to absorption of carbon dioxide, harming marine life.
Starts with
P
The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change, including air and sea pollution affecting ecosystems and human health.
Starts with
R
Sustainable sources like solar and wind power that reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Starts with
S
The increase in average global sea levels due to melting ice and thermal expansion.
Contains
T
To safeguard natural habitats, wildlife, and ecosystems from damage and destruction, ensuring their health and longevity.
Contains
U
To decrease the amount of waste and energy consumption, thereby lowering carbon emissions and conserving resources.
Starts with
V
A low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it, which can be affected by flooding and changes in water flow due to climate change.
Starts with
W
A cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice, which can be affected by changes in water volume and flow due to climate change.
Contains
Y
To collect and treat used objects and materials that are ready to be thrown out in order to produce materials that can be used again
Starts with
Z
The release of no greenhouse gases into the atmosphere from a specific source, crucial for combating climate change.
Contains
X
Hazardous waste materials that can cause significant harm to the environment and human health, often exacerbated by improper disposal and industrial activities.
