Environmental issues Flashcards
List the negative impacts of failing to comply with solid waste management
Solid contamination
Water contamination
Air contamination
Harm towards animal and marine life
Human damage
cause of pollution:
pollution is caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels, using chemical pesticides, and and releasing industrial waste
effect of pollution:
pollution can cause in air, water and land. It causes health problems in humans and animals, damage ecosystem, and interfere with the earth/s climate.
why is climate change dangerous?
because it leads to extreme harmful weather events. Rising sea levels, reduce crop yields, loss of habitat for species of animals, harm human health, and increase poverty levels.
list the types of energy:
solar energy
wind energy
hydro energy
thermal energy
nuclear energy
electrical energy
radiant energy
why are the UN goals important?
provide a roadmap into achieving better and a more sustainable future.
Set out global agenda to end poverty.
Protect the environment.
Ensure everyone is living in peace and prosperity.
provide a shared vision and common language to help countries and organizations work together for a better world.
What/ who is the RED CROSS ?
International humanitarian organization that provide assistance in times of crisis and disaster.
what do the Red Cross do?
They help those affected by natural disasters, armed conflicts, by providing food, shelters, and medical care.
They are involved in international relief efforts, working to reduce poverty and save lives.
Why do some world issues get attention while others do not
because they are more widely known or impact more people, or are considered to be more important by international organizations or the government.
Which individuals are most affected by clean water access? And why.
Women and young girls are mostly affected since it is their responsibility to fetch water for their families. They walk long distances and get affected to hot weather. They eventually have less time with their families and are most likely to get exposed with water diseases.
which energy is the best?
it produces a large amount of energy with very little environmental impact.
It does not produce greenhouse gasses
or air pollutants
the waste it produces is relatively small and can be safely stored.