Society, Environment and Responsibility

cities - Environment- Wild animals- Natural places- Science - Habits

carbon footprint

total emissions from an individual's or activity's greenhouse gases

to bridge the gap

to reduce the difference between two things

formative years

the period when a person's character is shaped

carrot and stick

a mix of rewards and penalties

to instill values

to gradually establish beliefs in someone

to lay the groundwork

to create a foundation for something

otherworldly

strange and beautiful, as if from another world

to inspire awe

to create a feeling of wonder and admiration

mental restoration

the recovery of mental health and energy

evidence-based reasoning

drawing conclusions from data and evidence

scientific literacy

the ability to understand and evaluate scientific claims

muscle memory

automatic physical response built through repetition

a digital barrage

an overwhelming flood of digital information

steeped in history

full of historical significance and tradition

to barely scratch the surface

to only experience a small part of something

a work in progress

something that is still being developed