ESS Unit 1 IPCC Report & Sustainability

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What is the IPCC?

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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is a United Nations body responsible for assessing the science related to climate change, its impacts, and potential adaptation and mitigation strategies.

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What is sustainability?

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Sustainability is the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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What is an ecological footprint?

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An ecological footprint measures the environmental impact of an individual, community, or organization, expressed as the amount of land and water area required to produce the resources consumed and to absorb the waste generated.

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What are microplastics?

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Microplastics are tiny plastic particles less than 5mm in size, often resulting from the breakdown of larger plastic items or from products like cosmetics and clothing.

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What is climate change?

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Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time, primarily driven by human activities such as burning fossil fuels.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, preventing it from escaping into space and thus warming the planet.

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What are renewable energy sources?

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Renewable energy sources are energy sources that are replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal energy.

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What is carbon footprint?

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A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product, usually measured in carbon dioxide equivalents.

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What is the significance of the Paris Agreement?

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The Paris Agreement is an international treaty aimed at combating climate change by limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels.

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What are the effects of extreme weather events?

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Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, floods, and droughts, can lead to loss of life, damage to property, and significant economic impacts.