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Climate

The average weather conditions in a place over many years.

Weather

The condition of the atmosphere at a specific place and time.

Ice Cores

Analysis reveals past atmospheric composition and CO2 levels.

Glacier Retreat

Worldwide glaciers are shrinking, indicating warming temperatures.

Historical Data

Provides long-term trends and patterns relevant to climate change.

Burning fossil fuels

Releases greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide.

Deforestation

Reduces the number of trees, which absorb CO2.

Greenhouse Effect

Solar radiation is trapped by greenhouse gases, warming the Earth.

Volcanic eruptions

Release greenhouse gases and aerosols contributing to climate change.

Milankovitch cycles

Variations in Earth's orbit affecting climate over long periods.

Methane

A potent greenhouse gas produced by livestock farming and other sources.

Economic Development

Improvement of a country's economic conditions.

Quality of Life

Standard of health, comfort, and happiness experienced by individuals.

Social Development

Improvements in social well-being such as education and health.

Environmental Development

Sustainable use and conservation of natural resources.

Political Development

Advancement in governance, democracy, and human rights.

Short-Term Aid

Immediate assistance provided during emergencies.

Long-Term Aid

Sustainable assistance for long-term development.

Tied Aid

Aid with conditions attached, requiring purchases from the donor country.

LIC

Low-Income Country, e.g., Nepal.

MIC

Middle-Income Country, e.g., India.

HIC

High-Income Country, e.g., United Kingdom.

Dengue Fever

A neglected sub-tropical disease causing severe flu-like symptoms.

Leishmaniasis

A disease caused by parasites leading to skin lesions and internal issues.

Trachoma

A bacterial eye infection causing blindness if untreated.

Plant trees

Absorbs atmospheric carbon dioxide, mitigating climate change.

LED light bulbs

More energy-efficient than traditional bulbs, helping to reduce emissions.

Public transport

Emits less greenhouse gas per passenger than individual cars.

Meat-free meals

Reduce the demand for meat production, lowering greenhouse emissions.

Food waste

Contributes to methane emissions from landfills.

Water pollution

Result of agricultural runoff and livestock farming practices.

Industrial processes

Emit greenhouse gases, impacting climate change.

Solar radiation

Energy from the sun affecting Earth's temperature.

Carbon sequestration

The process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide.

Transportation emissions

Greenhouse gases released from vehicles impacting climate change.

Agriculture

Sector contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emissions.