Journey to the end of the Earth - Tishani Doshi

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, historical facts, ecological concepts, and entities from 'Journey to the end of the Earth' by Tishani Doshi.

Tishani Doshi

The author of the chapter "Journey to the end of the Earth."

Students on Ice (SOI)

An initiative established in 2000 with the mandate to educate the world's youth about the importance of the Polar Regions, support their continued growth, and inspire initiatives that contribute to global sustainability.

SOI Foundation

An organization internationally recognized as a pioneer and leader in Polar Education that has taken over 2,500 students and staff on educational expeditions to the Polar Regions since its inception.

12,000 years

The relatively short span of time that humankind has lived on Earth, during which humans have caused great damage attempting to dominate over Nature.

Blanket of carbon dioxide

An atmospheric layer formed by the uncontrolled burning of fossil fuels that is slowly but surely increasing the average global temperature.

Alarming signals for a bleak future

Environmental indicators including the increasing human population, uncontrolled burning of fossil fuels, species battling for limited resources, retreating glaciers, collapsing ice sheets, and the depletion of the ozone layer.

Phytoplankton

Microscopic grasses of the sea that nourish and sustain the Southern Ocean's food chain and play a crucial role in the global carbon cycle.

Southern Ocean food chain disruption

The ecological fallout predicted by scientists if the ozone layer is further depleted, harming phytoplankton and consequently endangering regional marine animals, birds, and the global carbon cycle.

The 3 'Rs'

An environmental conservation practice listed as Reuse, Renew, and Recycle.

Geoff Green

The leader of the 'Students on Ice' programme known for his enthusiasm and optimism regarding youth education and environmental awareness.

Crabeater seal

A species of polar marine wildlife photographed and observed during Students on Ice expeditions.