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Electric cars
Electric cars where created and still are in use. They help to reduce carbon dioxide emissions thus reducing climate change. -
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Minamata disease
Neurological disease caused because of critical mercury poisoning. Factory release mercury which went to the fish people ate. -
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Earth day
Various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. For example: Turning off lights, saving water etc -
Bhopal Pesticide Plant
A tank with toxic chemicals overheated and burst killing 8000-1000 people. Made people more aware of negative industrialization impacts -
The Brundtland report
Describes principles of sustainable development -
The kyoto Protocol
International treaty which extends the UN framework convection on climate change. Commits state parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. -
Inconvenient truth
Documentary about severe weather reports addressing controversial topic of climate changed. Aimed to create a transparent view on the topic -
Carbon dioxide removal
Techniques used for removing CO2 from the atmosphere thus reducing global warming -
UN earth summit Rio
Discussed climate change, desertification,sustainability,development,forests and conservation. Launched sustainable development goals. -
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Carbon dioxide removal
Techniques used for removing CO2 from the atmosphere thus reducing global warming -
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Floating rubbish bin
Floating rubbish bin that can collect plastic bottles, paper, oil, fuel, and detergent floating in the ocean. -
Paris climate change conference
Paris brought all nations into common cause to undertake ambitious efforts to combat climate change. -
Sixth mass extinction
Planet currently experiences worst extinction of plants and animals