🌧️Acid Rain

Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollutants.

🌱Afforestation

Planting forests in areas that were not previously forested.

🏭Air Pollution

The contamination of the atmosphere by harmful substances.

🟢Algal Bloom

A rapid increase in algae population in water, often harmful.

🌍Atmosphere

The layer of gases surrounding Earth that supports life.

🌱Biodegradable

Capable of being broken down naturally by living organisms.

🦋Biodiversity

The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

🔄Cap and Trade

A market-based system limiting emissions through tradable permits.

🎫Carbon Credit

A permit allowing the emission of a specific amount of carbon.

♻️Carbon Cycle

The biogeochemical cycle by which carbon moves through Earth's systems.

💨Carbon Dioxide

A greenhouse gas released by burning fossil fuels and respiration.

👣Carbon Footprint

The total greenhouse gases emitted by an individual or organization.

⚖️Carbon Neutral

Achieving net-zero carbon emissions by balancing output and removal.

🌲Carbon Sink

A natural reservoir that absorbs more carbon than it releases.

🔄Circular Economy

An economic model designed to minimize waste and maximize reuse.

🌤️Climate

The long-term average weather conditions in a particular region.

🔄Climate Change

Long-term shifts in global temperatures and weather patterns.

🍂Composting

Decomposing organic waste into nutrient-rich soil amendment.

🛡️Conservation

The protection and management of natural resources and biodiversity.

🪸Coral Reef

A diverse underwater ecosystem built by calcium-secreting corals.

☠️Dead Zone

An area of water with oxygen too low to support life.

🪓Deforestation

The large-scale removal of forests, often for agriculture.

🏜️Desertification

The process by which fertile land becomes desert.

🏜️Drought

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall.

🌍Earthquake

A sudden shaking of the ground caused by tectonic movement.

🌿Ecosystem

A community of organisms interacting with their physical environment.

🎁Ecosystem Service

A benefit humans obtain from functioning ecosystems.

🆘Endangered Species

A species at serious risk of becoming extinct.

📋Environmental Impact Assessment

A formal evaluation of the environmental effects of a project.

📜Environmental Policy

Government regulations and actions addressing environmental issues.