KEY WORDS

Greenhouse gases: These are gases that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to an increase in global temperatures. The most common greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

Global warming: This refers to the long-term increase in the Earth's average surface temperature, primarily due to the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Climate mitigation: This refers to efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to prevent or slow down the impacts of climate change.

Climate adaptation: This refers to efforts to prepare for and respond to the impacts of climate change that are already happening or are expected to happen in the future.

Carbon footprint: This is the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual, organization, or activity.

Climate resilience: This refers to the ability of a system, such as a community or ecosystem, to adapt to and recover from the impacts of climate change.

Renewable energy: This is energy that comes from sources that are replenished naturally and sustainably, such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power.

Climate justice: This is the idea that the impacts of climate change are not distributed equally, and that those who have contributed least to the problem are often the most affected. Climate justice seeks to ensure that everyone has access to a healthy environment and a sustainable future.