Climate Change Flashcards
What is stewardship?
Stewardship is where believers believe they have the duty to look after the environment on behalf of God
What environmental problems are there?
Pollution Deforestation- Destruction of natural habitats, wildlife and plants Abuse of natural resources Global warming Soil erosion- silt in rivers
What do Christians see the world as?
Precious and valuable as the maker is God
How can we be good stewards to the universe?
Sharing natural resources of the world fairy
Persevering the environment
Using resources of the world in a way which is sustainable
What is climate change?
Climate change happens by the increase in temp, melts the ice caps, causes sea levels to rise
Effect of climate change
Crop field yields reduced
Flooding
Water shortage
What can individuals do to help lower climate change?
Recycle Reusing plastic bags Loft and wall cavity insulation Turning taps off Not leaving appliances on stand-by Using energy efficient light bulbs Walking and biking, car share lifts, eco cars
What can we do internationally?
In force renewable energy such as wind farms, solar panels
What is earth summit?
Large meeting between international leaders which decide on an agreement which will reduce environmental pollution and climate change