Climate Change

How many countries in the EU work together to fight climate change?

• 25

• 26

• 27

• 28

Which EU country has the worst national and international climate policy and is considered worst-performing in regards to environmental protection?

• Lithuania

• Portugal

• Hungary

• Poland

the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, which plays a crucial role in regulating temperature, weather patterns, and protecting life on the planet

the process of clearing large areas of land previously covered with trees and other plants, often for agricultural, commercial, or industrial purposes, leading to the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services

complete disappearance of a species, group, or population from Earth

the release of a substance (usually a gas when referring to the subject of climate change) into the atmosphere

a capability to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from significant multi-hazard threats with minimum damage to social well-being, the economy, and the environment

vital atmospheric part that shields the Earth's surface from harmful ultraviolet radiation emitted by the sun, playing a crucial role in safeguarding life on the planet

organic materials formed from decayed plants and animals that have been converted to coal, natural gas, or heavy oils by exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years

the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by human activities, typically measured in terms of their impact on the environment and climate