The Glossary

Artivism Using art to bring attention to climate or social justice issues.

Average Temperature A number that shows the usual temperature over time.

Climate The usual weather in a place over a long time, like 30 years or more.

Climate Justice The idea that climate change affects people unfairly, often hitting the most vulnerable hardest.

Disinformation False information shared on purpose to confuse or mislead.

Drought A long time with little or no rain.

Eco-Anxiety Worry or fear about climate change and the future of the planet.

Eco-Colonialism When powerful groups control nature in ways that harm others, especially Indigenous Peoples.

Equity Making sure everyone has what they need to thrive, even if it’s not the same for everyone.

Food Security When people always have safe and healthy food to eat. It includes access and availability to food, along with food literacy.

Fossil Fuels Coal, oil, and natural gas that come from ancient plants and animals.

Paris Agreement A 2015 treaty where almost all countries agreed to limit warming below 2°C.

Public Transportation Shared systems like buses or trains that reduce car use.

Recycling Turning used materials into new products instead of throwing them away..

Resilience The ability to recover from climate shocks and disasters.

Weather What’s happening in the sky right now - like sun, clouds, wind, rain, or snow.

Winter Solstice the day each year when we have the shortest daylight and the longest night.