Global Issues Overview

That’s just a drop in the ocean

Gas emission
Cars and factories/plants emit CO2 (carbon dioxide)

Geo-thermal energy

i.e. e.g.
i.d. = id est = that is
The cough may last for a short period of time—i.e., three to five days.
E.g. = exempli gratia = “for example”
Submit a sample of academic writing—e.g., a dissertation chapter.

Sustainable forest
http://www.technologystudent.com/prddes1/susenv1.html

Footprints – what is the conversation about?
Ice caps are melting – polar bears
Gap year - to part with a considerable ____ of money
Carbon footprint
CO2 emission - cut back on emission
Leave TV on standby – OPP: to power down
Leave a kettle plugged in
Energy consumption / consume energy
We’ve got to do our bit to combat climate change
Have a massive effect on reducing our carbon footprint
Biodegradable plastic
Reuse plastic bags
A lift – give smb a lift
Leave the tap running
Tap water – water tap??

Standby. When electronic devices are receiving power but are not running, they are in standby mode. For example, a television is in standby mode when it is plugged in, but turned off.