L1 Flashcards
the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the natural and physical world, or knowledge obtained about the world by watching it carefully and experimenting.
science
interdisciplinary study of how humans interact with the biotic and abiotic parts of their environment
environmental science
social movement
to protect the earth’s life-support systems for all forms of life
environmentalism
any set of interacting components that influences one another by exchanging energy and material
system
epoch of humans
anthropocene
sustinere
to hold up
“Something is —– if it endures, persists, or hold up over time”
sustainable
- meeting the current needs in a way that does not undermine future welfare
- extending concern beyond welfare of those directly involved
sustainability
Seeks to encapsulate and promote global aspirations across a wide array of topic areas broadly associated with sustainable developments
sustainable development goals
Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages
SDG 3 - good health and well-being
Ensure availability and sustainable
management of water and sanitation for all
SDG 6 - clean water and sanitation
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
SDG 13 - climate action
5th Largest emitter of greenhouse gases worldwide
healthcare
Before pandemic, over half of the world’s population was already at risk of threats from environmental pollution and public health due to
unsafe disposal of medical waste
systematic process through which we can discover truths about the natural world
scientific method
