Renewable energy sources
Renewable energy sources Overview of Renewable Energy Definition and fundamental concepts Renewable energy comes from sources that replenish naturally and over human timescales, such…
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Greenhouse gases
Greenhouse gases What are greenhouse gases? Definition and role in the atmosphere Greenhouse gases are atmospheric compounds that absorb infrared radiation and trap heat…
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Water pollution Introduction Definition of water pollution Water pollution is the contamination of natural water bodies—such as rivers, lakes, oceans, and groundwater—by harmful substances…
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Environmental health Overview of Environmental Health What is environmental health? Environmental health is a field within public health that examines how the surroundings we…
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Disaster risk reduction Introduction What is disaster risk reduction? Disaster risk reduction (DRR) is a systematic approach to identifying, assessing, and reducing the risks…
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Climate adaptation What is Climate Adaptation? Definition and scope Climate adaptation refers to deliberate adjustments in systems, institutions, and behaviors to reduce vulnerability to…
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Protected areas What are protected areas? Protected areas are geographic spaces set aside through legal or customary means to conserve biodiversity, protect ecosystem services,…
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Environmental laws Overview of Environmental Laws What are environmental laws? These are legal rules that govern the protection of air, water, land, biodiversity, and…
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Environmental ethics Overview of Environmental Ethics Definition and scope Environmental ethics is the branch of philosophy that studies our moral relationship with the natural…
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Carbon footprint reduction Understanding Carbon Footprint What is a carbon footprint? A carbon footprint measures the total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly…
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