Climate Change and Related Topics

This set of flashcards provides key vocabulary related to climate change, environmental challenges, and their impacts on society.

IPCC

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, established in 1988 to assess scientific evidence on climate change.

Paris Accord

A global treaty adopted in 2015 to limit global warming and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Carbon sink

A natural reservoir that absorbs more carbon dioxide than it releases, like the Amazon Rainforest.

Tragedy of the commons

A situation where individuals overuse and degrade a shared resource, harming the long-term common good.

Dead zone

An area in water with low oxygen due to nutrient pollution, leading to fish and marine life die-off.

CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation)

An intensive livestock facility that confines large numbers of animals for extended periods in small areas.

CTE

A progressive brain disease caused by repeated head trauma, often found in athletes.

Greenhouse gas emissions

Gases released into the atmosphere that contribute to the greenhouse effect and global warming.

Ecosystem disruption

Imbalances in ecological systems caused by human activities, such as overfishing or deforestation.

Sustainable practices

Farming and environmental practices that meet present needs without compromising future generations.