Vocab Human and Global Change Solutions

Habitat Restoration

the repairing of ecological areas previous subjected to destruction

Resilience

the ability to recover after a disturbance

Pollution Mitigation

projects or programs intended to offset known impacts to an existing natural resource

Captive Breeding

the process of maintaining plants or animals in controlled environment, such as wildlife reserves, zoos, botanical gardens, and other conservation facilities

Sustainability

avoiding the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance

Ecotourism

tourism directed toward exotic, often threatened, natural environments intended to support conservation efforts and observe wildlife

Renewable Energy

energy produced from sources that do not deplete

Nonrenewable Energy

sources of energy that will run out