Environmental Science

Study of environmental systems and human impact on the natural world.

Ecosystems and BiodiversityCycles of Matter and EnergyHuman Impact on the Environment
Climate Change ScienceConservation and RestorationEnvironmental Policy and Action
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Advanced Topics

Environmental Policy and Action

How Rules and Choices Shape Our World

Laws, policies, and personal actions all play a part in protecting the environment.

Environmental Laws

Governments can set rules for pollution, wildlife protection, and resource use. International agreements, like the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.

Organizations

Groups like the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and local conservation clubs work to solve environmental problems.

Individual and Community Action

Everyday choices—like recycling, saving energy, and supporting eco-friendly companies—add up to big impacts when many people get involved.

Challenges

Balancing economic growth with environmental protection can be tricky, but creative solutions are possible.

Taking Action

Everyone, from kids to world leaders, can help build a sustainable future!

Examples

  • Banning single-use plastics to reduce ocean pollution.

  • Students organizing tree-planting campaigns in their neighborhood.

In a Nutshell

Policies and personal choices both protect the environment and shape a sustainable future.

Key Terms

Policy
A course of action or set of rules adopted by an organization or government.
Sustainability
Living in a way that doesn’t use up Earth’s resources faster than they can be replaced.
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