These cards provide a brief but comprehensive introduction to environmental concepts, allowing the user to quickly understand the basic principles of a chosen theme.
Each card contains a short written explanation, a diagram, figures and keywords.
The water cycle
97% of Earth's water is saltwater. Freshwater comprises the remaining 3%, however 2% is in the form of ice (in glaciers, polar icecaps). Only 1% of Earth's water is freshwater in liquid form; it's precious so take care of it!
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Pollution of the oceans
25% of ocean pollution comes from maritime activities. The remaining 75% of all ocean pollution originates from human activity on continental land mass.
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Global warming
Since the industrial revolution, the development of technology has not slowed. These industries, as well as transport industries (road, maritime and air), emit CO2 (carbon dioxide) into the atmosphere, creating the greenhouse effect. CO2 is emitted from the combustion of fossil feuls like gas, coal and petrole.
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Ecological foot print
An ecological footprint is a measurement of the pressure that a person puts on nature. It aims to translate in an understandable manner the impact of human activities on the planet's ecosystems.
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Role of the Oceans in the climate
The climate, contrary to the weather, is defined by precise atmospheric conditions in given time and place (sunshine, precipitation, temperature, humidity). Different climates exist according to the regions of the planet: temperate (like in Western Europe), tropical, equitorial, polar...
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Sorting and recycling of waste
Consumption grows, the time spent preparing meals diminishes, pushing us to buy individual portions or frozen meals that are sold in wasteful, excessive packaging. This lifestyles creates unforseen levels of waste that must be sorted and disposed of responsibly.
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Treatment of used water
We distinguish between three types of used water : domestic water, industrial water, rainwater...
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Coral reefs
Coral reefs primarily live offshore of certain islands or inter-tropical continents. The conditions necessary for their livelihood are very fragile.
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Flotsam and jetsam
The strandline is what is left on the beach by the ocean after an especially high tide. The debris has been caried by the sea and contains : algae, shells, driftwood, branches, animal bones and other natural remains.
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Consumer action
Since human's existence on Earth, the problem of pollution has never been as important as it is today.
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Fair Trade
Anyone who works has the right to a fair pay, assuring he/she and his/her family, a life of human dignity.
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Marine litter
Marine rubbish is human generated pollution (comprised mostly of plastics) that has been littered in nature and resurfaces in the ocean or on the coast, floating or buried at sea.
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