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  • Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Carbon Emission Trading

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    Introduction to CDM Projects 1.1. Concept of CDM CDM, or Clean Development Mechanism, has become a crucial mechanism for addressing climate change. It involves cooperation between developed and developing countries to implement sustainable and environmentally friendly greenhouse gas reduction projects. 1.2. Purpose and Principles of CDM CDM allows developed countries’ companies to support sustainable greenhouse…

  • Climate Change Agreements: Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement

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    Introduction to the Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement 1.1. Kyoto Protocol The Kyoto Protocol, the first international agreement representing global efforts against climate change, emerged as a response to the crisis of global warming and climate change. It sets targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions for 37 countries and economies from 2005 to 2012. 1.2.…

  • Global Warming and Climate Change

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    Severity of Global Warming and Climate Change 1.1. The Gravity of the Issue One of the pressing problems we face is “global warming and climate change.” Scientists, such as Ollie Meyer from the Participatory Science Academy, warn about the crisis the world is undergoing due to global warming and emphasize the urgency of the situation.…

  • Waste Management and Resource Utilization

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    Let’s explore the common types of waste around us and ways to manage and effectively utilize them as resources. Various Faces of Waste Solid Waste Solid waste encompasses various types of discarded materials generated from households, businesses, and other sources, which are no longer needed. Hazardous Waste This category includes substances with toxicity, corrosiveness, inflammability,…

  • Greenhouse Effect

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    Let’s delve into one of the environmental issues, the ‘Greenhouse Effect.’ Principle of the Greenhouse Effect The Greenhouse Effect operates as follows: Solar energy emitted from the sun towards the Earth passes through the atmosphere. Some of it enters the Earth, while the rest is reflected or absorbed by the atmosphere. The absorbed heat in…

  • Water Resources and Water Scarcity

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    Water resources play a crucial role in our lives and across the globe, but the increasing demand for water is causing several issues. Significance and Problems of Increasing Water Demand Water is an essential commodity for life, and its demand continues to rise due to agriculture, industry, and population growth. The resulting water scarcity has…

  • Tragedy of the Commons

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    This time, let’s delve into the concept of the “Tragedy of the Commons,” exploring the issues that arise when a commonly shared resource is freely used by individuals for their own gain. Meaning of the Tragedy of the Commons The Tragedy of the Commons refers to the problems that occur when individuals, in pursuit of…

  • Measuring Environmental Impact: Ecological Footprint

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    Here, we will discuss the concept of the Ecological Footprint, which is considered an important scale for assessing the impact of individuals, cities, and nations on the environment. Concept of Ecological Footprint The Ecological Footprint serves as a scale to evaluate the impact of human activities on resources and the environment. It provides indicators for…

  • Biomimicry: Harnessing Nature’s Creative Power in Technology and Design

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    Introduction Let’s delve into the intriguing topic of “Biomimicry,” which involves integrating nature’s creative power into modern technology and design. This concept explores how studying and mimicking the design principles and functions of living organisms can be applied to human technology and design. What is Biomimicry? The term ‘Biomimicry’ originates from Greek, combining ‘bios’ meaning…

  • Biodiversity: The Lifeline of Our Planet

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    Introduction In this exploration, we turn our attention to the abundant biodiversity that surrounds us. Biodiversity signifies the diversity of all living organisms on Earth, playing a crucial role in shaping our ecosystems and maintaining the sustainability of our planet. Defining Biodiversity What is Biodiversity? Biodiversity encompasses the variability among organisms in all realms, including…