CASD Collaborative 1 Jan 27th 2025 B by Oide

Anthropocene

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Video on the Anthropocene (AN-thruh-puh-seen)

Biodiversity Loss

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Biodiversity refers to the variety and variability of life forms within a given ecosystem, region, or on the entire planet. It encompasses the diversity of species, genetic variation among individuals within those species, and the ecological complexes they form. Biodiversity is essential for ecosystem resilience, providing vital services such as pollination, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation, and it contributes to the overall health and stability of the environment.

Misinformatiopn

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Greenwashing

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Climate Mitigation

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Climate Debt

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Just Transitions

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Carbon Sequestration

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Anthropocene

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Learning Outcome(s)

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Strand 1. Outcome 1

Strand 1. Outcome 5

Bitesize explanation

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The Anthropocene is a term used to describe a new era in Earth’s history where humans have become the main force shaping the planet. It's like we’ve left such a huge impact that future generations (or scientists) will be able to see evidence of it in the rocks and soil.

Basically, it means that human actions, like burning fossil fuels, cutting down forests, and changing landscapes, are affecting the Earth in ways that didn’t happen before. The idea is that we've moved past being just part of nature, and now we’re actively changing it. For example, climate change, loss of biodiversity, and even things like plastic pollution could be signs of the Anthropocene.

Some people think this era started with the Industrial Revolution when machines and factories started massively changing the environment. Others think it started earlier, when humans first began farming and altering the land. It’s kind of a way to say: “Hey, we’ve left a big mark on the Earth, and it’s changing things for the long term.”

Biodiversity loss

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Learning Outcome(s)

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Strand 1 Learning Outcome 6

Bitesize explanation

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Biodiversity loss is when the variety of life on Earth—plants, animals, insects, and microorganisms—starts to shrink. Basically, it means species are disappearing or becoming endangered, and ecosystems (the natural communities where living things interact) are being damaged.

There are a lot of reasons this is happening. Humans play a huge role by destroying habitats (like cutting down forests for buildings or farming), polluting the environment, and causing climate change. These things make it harder for species to survive, and some can’t adapt in time, so they go extinct.

Climate Mitigation

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Learning Outcome(s)

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3.6, 3.7

Bitesize explanation

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Ways that we can address climate change by reducing greenhouse emissions.

Climate debt

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Learning Outcome(s)

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3.6

Bitesize explanation

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Economic, technological and ecological compensations the developed world can make to support developing countries owing to their historical contributions to greenhouse gas emissions & biodiversity loss.

Just Transition

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A just transition is ensuring a fair and inclusive approach from a high carbon to low carbon sustainable economy. We see it in sectors like Transport, Agriculture and residential communities as we aim to move to more sustainble living in the economy and environment.

Learning Outcome(s)

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Strand 2 LO 8&9

Bitesize explanation

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To look at how we can reduce fossil fuels/ carbon dioxide to improve sustainable development in the economy, environment and community.

Carbon Sequestration

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This is the process of caputuring and storing carbon. Its aim is to reduce the greenhouse effect as CO2 is removed. It is part of the solution to decarbonise economies and help mitigate climate change.

Learning Outcome(s)

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Strand 3 LO 8&9

Bitesize explanation

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It is the capturing of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it elsewhere

Misinformation

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Learning Outcome(s)

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3.4 and 3.5

Bitesize explanation

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False information, unintentionally spread without intent to harm, by individuals or organisations. E.g. False News Viral Stories, unverified breaking news, no fact checking, incorrect details about numbers involved in incidents.

Greenwashing

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Learning Outcome(s)

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3.4 and 3.5

Bitesize explanation

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Products sold as good for the environment but are not- a gimmick to improve economic productivity of goods and services e.g. plastic bottles used in making clothes that were never actually used, just manufactured to be reused, H&M Conscious Collection focussing on small amount of the product or Ryanair Greener Fares

10 Companies Called Out For Greenwashing | Earth.Org