AP Environmental Science: Global Change

These flashcards cover key concepts related to public policy and environmental issues as discussed in the AP Environmental Science course.

Public Policy

A course of action created and enforced by government to manage issues that affect society, including environmental protection.

Environmental Protection Agency

A U.S. government agency established to enforce regulations that protect the environment.

Golden Age of Conservation

A period initiated by President Theodore Roosevelt characterized by significant environmental protection and establishment of national parks.

Clean Air Act

A U.S. law enacted in 1963 aimed at combating air pollution and protecting air quality.

Cap and Trade Policy

An environmental policy that provides economic incentives for reducing pollution emissions.

Green Taxes

Taxes levied on activities that harm the environment, designed to promote environmentally friendly practices.

Market Permits

Permits that can be bought to allow a certain level of pollution emissions, encouraging reductions in pollution.

Globalization

The process of increased interconnectedness and communication between countries worldwide.

Montreal Accord

An international treaty established in 1978 aimed at phasing out substances that deplete the ozone layer.

Kyoto Protocol

A 1997 international agreement that commits its parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Paris Agreement

A 2016 global accord that aims to address climate change and its impacts by limiting global warming.

Biodiversity Loss

The decline in the number and variety of species in a given ecosystem.

Ocean Acidification

The process in which the ocean becomes more acidic due to increased carbon dioxide absorption.