Glossory Category: A-E

The combination of global warming and climate change and its threat to the planet.

A large-scale, long-term shift in the planet’s weather patterns and average temperatures. Climate change we are currently experiencing is directly caused by humans. 

Something that stores or captures carbon. 

 Any carbon dioxide that is captured by and stored in the sea or coastal ecosystem. 

The rapid disappearance of species due to human influences. 

The variety of living species on earth.