Human-Environment Interactions: Climate Solutions

A set of vocabulary flashcards focused on climate solutions and human-environment interactions.

Carbon Tax

A fee on fossil fuels intended to encourage cleaner alternatives and reduce emissions.

Incentive

A reward or encouragement for eco-friendly actions, such as payments for installing renewable energy technologies.

Regulation

Rules set by governments to limit actions that harm the environment, including pollution standards.

Investment

Monetary support directed towards projects aimed at developing sustainable energy solutions.

Pollution Limits

Stringent regulations that set maximum allowable levels of pollutants that can be emitted.

Paris Agreement

An international accord that establishes global targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Sustainable Future

A long-term goal for environmental practices that ensure ecological balance and resource availability.

Stakeholder

An individual or group with an interest in a particular issue or area, particularly in climate policy.

Transparency

The practice of making government actions and policies visible and understandable to the public.

Clean Energy

Energy derived from renewable, zero-emissions sources that do not pollute the atmosphere.