Parks 101 - Key Vocabulary

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and terminology related to national parks, climate change, influential figures, and important legislation discussed during the lecture.

Paris Accord

An international agreement aimed at combating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Agency, responsible for coordinating responses to disasters and emergencies.

Endangered Species Act

A law aimed at protecting threatened and endangered species and their habitats.

Alt NPS

A Twitter account created by activists to promote environmental protection and resist censorship.

Dingell Act

A comprehensive public lands bill passed in 2019 that established new national monuments and protected many acres of land.

Great American Outdoors Act

A 2020 law that provides funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund and addresses maintenance backlogs in national parks.

Civilian Climate Corps

An initiative aimed at providing jobs related to environmental conservation and climate action.

Justice40

A Biden administration initiative aimed at directing 40% of climate-related investments to disadvantaged communities.

Joshua Tree National Park

A national park that faced significant environmental impacts during the government shutdown.

Kimberly Crenshaw

The legal scholar who coined the term 'intersectionality' describing the overlapping social identities.

EPA

Environmental Protection Agency, an agency tasked with protecting human health and the environment.

Scott Pruitt

The former EPA administrator known for favoring industry and rolling back environmental regulations.

Ryan Zinke

Former Secretary of the Interior under Trump who proposed opening U.S. coasts to offshore drilling.

National Park Service (NPS)

A federal agency responsible for managing national parks and monuments.

Grand Staircase-Escalante

A national monument in Utah that contains the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the world.

Bear Ears National Monument

A national monument in Utah that is significant to many Native American tribes.

Natural Resources Management Act

A legislation that permanently reauthorizes the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

Administration Dependent Support

The necessity for the National Park Service to rely on the current administration for funding and policy support.

Climate Change Response Program

NPS program focusing on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and communication strategies.

Public Lands

Lands owned by the government, which are managed for public use and enjoyment.

Ongoing Issues

Current challenges facing national parks, including a maintenance backlog and climate change.

Inflation Reduction Act

Legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and investing in clean energy.

Bipartisan Support

Agreement or cooperation between two political parties, especially on legislation.

Wild and Scenic Rivers

Rivers designated to protect their free-flowing conditions and related resources.

Cultural Heritage

The legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society.

Carbon Emissions

Greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere, primarily from burning fossil fuels.

Renewable Energy

Energy generated from natural processes that are continuously replenished, like solar or wind.

Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act

Proposed legislation to enhance experiences and access for outdoor activities in public lands.