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luxury effect
Positively associates wealth and biodiversity in an urban setting.
urban ecology
The study of the relationship between living organisms and their urban environment.
tropospheric ozone
A harmful air pollutant created by chemical reactions between pollutants and sunlight.
ozone depletion
The reduction of ozone in the stratosphere, primarily due to human-made chemical substances.
Antarctic ozone hole
A region of significantly depleted ozone above Antarctica, largely due to chlorine from CFCs.
photochemical smog
A type of air pollution created by the reaction of sunlight with pollutants such as volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides.
particulate matter
A mixture of particles that are suspended in the air and can affect health when inhaled.
El Niño
A climate pattern characterized by warmer ocean temperatures in the eastern Pacific.
La Niña
A climate pattern characterized by cooler ocean temperatures in the eastern Pacific.
negative feedback loop
A process that counteracts changes in the climate system.
greenhouse gases
Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.
climate indicators
Data points that provide information about the state of the climate system.
ocean acidification
The decrease in pH of the ocean due to increased carbon dioxide absorption.
carbon tax
A tax imposed on carbon emissions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Value of a statistical life
An economic method for monetizing the benefits of reducing mortality.
transportation sector
The sector responsible for the highest portion of California’s carbon emissions.
hydrogen fuel
Energy sourced from hydrogen, which poses challenges due to its derivation from fossil fuels.
