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The UK and EU have declared a climate emergency, emphasizing the need for urgent action to prevent irreversible environmental damage. The goal is to achieve net zero emissions and limit global warming to 1.5°C as per the Paris Agreement. Global warming's consequences include extreme weather events and species extinction, threatening biodiversity and food supplies. The growing population increases energy demand, traditionally met by fossil fuels, which contribute to pollution. Renewable energy sources and nuclear power are alternatives, though nuclear waste poses challenges. Overconsumption and plastic waste, especially in oceans, harm marine life. While large companies bear significant responsibility, individual actions can influence change.

Key points:

  • Climate emergency declarations aim to raise awareness and pressure leaders
  • Global warming threatens biodiversity and human survival
  • Transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is crucial
  • Overconsumption and plastic waste are major environmental concerns
  • Individual actions can contribute to tackling climate change

11.6.2023

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Overconsumption, Plastic Waste, and Individual Action

Human overconsumption of natural resources is outpacing nature's ability to regenerate, making it essential for us to adopt more sustainable lifestyles. One of the most pressing issues is the proliferation of plastic waste, particularly single-use plastics that often end up in our oceans.

Highlight: The 'Great Pacific garbage patch' in the Pacific Ocean is estimated to measure up to 15,000,000 km², highlighting the scale of our plastic waste problem.

Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to marine wildlife, which can become trapped, injured, or mistake plastic for food. Even seemingly innocuous products like personal hygiene items containing microbeads contribute to plastic particle pollution in our waterways.

Vocabulary: Microbeads are tiny plastic particles found in products like soap or toothpaste that can end up in rivers and oceans, causing plastic particle pollution.

While much of the responsibility for the climate emergency lies with multinational companies whose factories pollute the atmosphere and whose advertising encourages overconsumption, individual actions can make a difference. We can influence companies by making conscious consumer choices and actively participating in environmental initiatives.

Example: Using less packaging, opting for biodegradable products, and reducing plastic consumption are ways individuals can contribute to tackling environmental issues.

The fight against climate change begins at home, with each person taking responsibility for their environmental impact. By making sustainable choices in our daily lives and advocating for larger systemic changes, we can collectively work towards a more environmentally friendly future.

Quote: "We can put pressure on companies by not buying their products, or actively campaigning against their practices."

This statement emphasizes the power of consumer choice and activism in driving corporate responsibility and environmental stewardship. By being mindful of our consumption habits and actively engaging in environmental advocacy, we can contribute to the global effort to address climate change and protect our planet for future generations.

THE ENVIRONMENT
THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY:
>The UK, all Eu member states & a number of other nations have declared a clima emergency, stating th

The Climate Emergency and Its Consequences

The UK, EU member states, and other nations have declared a climate emergency, recognizing the urgent need for action to prevent irreversible environmental damage. This declaration aims to raise awareness about climate change and pressure global leaders and companies to achieve net zero emissions or carbon neutrality.

Vocabulary: Net zero refers to eliminating all carbon dioxide emissions, while carbon neutrality means achieving a balance between emitting and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.

The Paris Agreement of 2015, renewed in 2021 in Glasgow, set the goal of limiting global warming to a maximum of 1.5°C. This target is crucial because even slight temperature increases can have catastrophic effects on human lives and ecosystems.

Highlight: Global warming can lead to flooding, drought, heatwaves, and hurricanes, as well as the extinction of species vital to our survival, such as bees for pollination.

Deforestation is a significant contributor to both global warming and loss of biodiversity. Trees play a vital role in storing carbon and preventing greenhouse gases from being released into the atmosphere. They also form essential ecosystems and habitats for species that provide us with nutrition and medicines.

Example: The extinction of bees would directly threaten our food supplies due to their crucial role in pollination.

The ever-increasing need for energy, driven by population growth and overconsumption, has traditionally been met by burning fossil fuels. However, this method of energy generation is harmful to the environment and contributes significantly to global warming.

Definition: Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy sources that will eventually run out. To reduce our global carbon footprint, we need to transition to renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal, tidal energy, and biofuels.

Nuclear power presents an alternative method of energy generation that doesn't produce carbon dioxide. However, it comes with its own set of challenges, particularly in terms of radioactive waste disposal and the potential for accidents.

Example: The 2011 Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant accident in Japan, caused by an earthquake and tsunami, led to widespread damage and radiation release, prompting countries like Germany to phase out nuclear energy.

THE ENVIRONMENT
THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY:
>The UK, all Eu member states & a number of other nations have declared a clima emergency, stating th

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Englisch Texte Klasse 10: Umweltthemen und Vokabellisten

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The UK and EU have declared a climate emergency, emphasizing the need for urgent action to prevent irreversible environmental damage. The goal is to achieve net zero emissions and limit global warming to 1.5°C as per the Paris Agreement. Global warming's consequences include extreme weather events and species extinction, threatening biodiversity and food supplies. The growing population increases energy demand, traditionally met by fossil fuels, which contribute to pollution. Renewable energy sources and nuclear power are alternatives, though nuclear waste poses challenges. Overconsumption and plastic waste, especially in oceans, harm marine life. While large companies bear significant responsibility, individual actions can influence change.

Key points:

  • Climate emergency declarations aim to raise awareness and pressure leaders
  • Global warming threatens biodiversity and human survival
  • Transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is crucial
  • Overconsumption and plastic waste are major environmental concerns
  • Individual actions can contribute to tackling climate change

11.6.2023

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Overconsumption, Plastic Waste, and Individual Action

Human overconsumption of natural resources is outpacing nature's ability to regenerate, making it essential for us to adopt more sustainable lifestyles. One of the most pressing issues is the proliferation of plastic waste, particularly single-use plastics that often end up in our oceans.

Highlight: The 'Great Pacific garbage patch' in the Pacific Ocean is estimated to measure up to 15,000,000 km², highlighting the scale of our plastic waste problem.

Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to marine wildlife, which can become trapped, injured, or mistake plastic for food. Even seemingly innocuous products like personal hygiene items containing microbeads contribute to plastic particle pollution in our waterways.

Vocabulary: Microbeads are tiny plastic particles found in products like soap or toothpaste that can end up in rivers and oceans, causing plastic particle pollution.

While much of the responsibility for the climate emergency lies with multinational companies whose factories pollute the atmosphere and whose advertising encourages overconsumption, individual actions can make a difference. We can influence companies by making conscious consumer choices and actively participating in environmental initiatives.

Example: Using less packaging, opting for biodegradable products, and reducing plastic consumption are ways individuals can contribute to tackling environmental issues.

The fight against climate change begins at home, with each person taking responsibility for their environmental impact. By making sustainable choices in our daily lives and advocating for larger systemic changes, we can collectively work towards a more environmentally friendly future.

Quote: "We can put pressure on companies by not buying their products, or actively campaigning against their practices."

This statement emphasizes the power of consumer choice and activism in driving corporate responsibility and environmental stewardship. By being mindful of our consumption habits and actively engaging in environmental advocacy, we can contribute to the global effort to address climate change and protect our planet for future generations.

THE ENVIRONMENT
THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY:
>The UK, all Eu member states & a number of other nations have declared a clima emergency, stating th
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The Climate Emergency and Its Consequences

The UK, EU member states, and other nations have declared a climate emergency, recognizing the urgent need for action to prevent irreversible environmental damage. This declaration aims to raise awareness about climate change and pressure global leaders and companies to achieve net zero emissions or carbon neutrality.

Vocabulary: Net zero refers to eliminating all carbon dioxide emissions, while carbon neutrality means achieving a balance between emitting and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.

The Paris Agreement of 2015, renewed in 2021 in Glasgow, set the goal of limiting global warming to a maximum of 1.5°C. This target is crucial because even slight temperature increases can have catastrophic effects on human lives and ecosystems.

Highlight: Global warming can lead to flooding, drought, heatwaves, and hurricanes, as well as the extinction of species vital to our survival, such as bees for pollination.

Deforestation is a significant contributor to both global warming and loss of biodiversity. Trees play a vital role in storing carbon and preventing greenhouse gases from being released into the atmosphere. They also form essential ecosystems and habitats for species that provide us with nutrition and medicines.

Example: The extinction of bees would directly threaten our food supplies due to their crucial role in pollination.

The ever-increasing need for energy, driven by population growth and overconsumption, has traditionally been met by burning fossil fuels. However, this method of energy generation is harmful to the environment and contributes significantly to global warming.

Definition: Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy sources that will eventually run out. To reduce our global carbon footprint, we need to transition to renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal, tidal energy, and biofuels.

Nuclear power presents an alternative method of energy generation that doesn't produce carbon dioxide. However, it comes with its own set of challenges, particularly in terms of radioactive waste disposal and the potential for accidents.

Example: The 2011 Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant accident in Japan, caused by an earthquake and tsunami, led to widespread damage and radiation release, prompting countries like Germany to phase out nuclear energy.

THE ENVIRONMENT
THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY:
>The UK, all Eu member states & a number of other nations have declared a clima emergency, stating th
register

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