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The study of the Earth's climate and how it changes
Climate science
Using resources in a way that doesn't damage the environment for the future
Sustainability
Energy from natural sources that don't run out, like sun, wind, or water
Renewable energy
The process of a country developing more factories and industry
Industrialization
When gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, making the planet warmer
Greenhouse effect
Damage or change to the natural balance of plants, animals, and their environment
Ecosystem disruption
Using resources in a way that doesn't damage the environment for the future
Sustainability
Gases (like CO2) released into the air, often from burning fuel
Carbon emission
Rules or plans made by a government to deal with climate change
Climate Policy
Actions taken to reduce or lessen the effects of climate change
Mitigation
Changing the way we live to cope with the effects of climate change
Adaptation
Money that companies or people pay based on how much carbon they release
Carbon tax
Reducing the amount of carbon released into the air, especially from energy use
Decarbonization
When a volcano explodes and releases lava, ash, and gas
Eruption
Cutting down large areas of forest
Deforestation
