Ecological And Social Footprint Flashcards
What is the greenhouse effect?
It is the process by which light waves from the Sun effect the Earth’s atmosphere by bouncing off the Earth’s surface and bouncing off the O-zone layer. As too many gases are emitted, the waves are trapped by it leading to global warming. HEATS UP THE EARTH + AIR
What is a carbon footprint?
What is your inprint onto the Earth and the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
What are the the 6’Rs
Refuse, recycle, rethink, repair, re-use and reduce
What is HSE?
Health and safety executive and it helps the community to feel safe
What are the impacts on natural resources?
Mining, drilling, deforestation, farming, product Miles (distance a product has to travel), oceanic pollution, atmospheric pollution