Taking responsibility for your actions and their effects.

Rain that contains pollution and can harm plants and buildings.

Walking, biking, or rolling as a way to get around without using a car.

Taking action to make change in society.

Changes we make to live with the effects of climate change.

Tiny particles in the air, like dust or pollution, that can cool or warm the Earth.

Planting trees in places that didn’t have forests before.

Rules that help farmers care for the environment.

Growing food and raising animals for people to eat or use.

Harmful gases or particles in the air.

The weight of the air pushing down on Earth; it changes with weather.

A warning when the air is polluted and could be harmful to breathe.

A number that shows how clean or polluted the air is.

How much sunlight a surface reflects (ice has high albedo).

Wisdom passed down from older generations, often through stories or practice.

A tool that measures wind speed.

A value that’s much higher or lower than normal.

When the temperature is hotter or colder than normal.

A weather condition that is not normal for the season or area.

Caused by human activity.

An underground layer that holds water.

A number that shows pressure changes affecting Arctic and North American weather.

A computer system that can learn or solve problems, sometimes used to study climate data.

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

A system of ocean currents that helps control Earth's climate.

The layer of gases around Earth that helps protect and support life.How air moves around the world to spread heat and moisture.Figuring out how much human activity caused a certain climate event.A number that shows the usual temperature over time.A business certified for meeting high standards in social and environmental impact.A tool that measures air pressure.The pressure of the air, which helps forecast weather.A set period used to compare climate changes.Comparing your climate efforts to others to see how you’re doing.A mistake or inaccuracy in data that affects the results.Large, complex sets of information that need special tools to study.When toxins build up in an animal’s body over time.A charcoal-like substance added to soil to store carbon.The close link between biological and cultural diversity.The variety of plants, animals, and other living things in an area.A place with lots of species found nowhere else that are at risk.Energy from plants or waste materials.All living things on Earth.A thin layer of ice that’s hard to see and very slippery.A snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.Stopping traffic, construction, or access as a form of protest.A secure digital record system being explored to track emissions or carbon credits.A weather pattern that stays in one place, often causing extremes.Carbon stored in coastal areas like salt marshes and seagrasses.A storm that rapidly grows stronger with a big drop in air pressure.A forest made mostly of evergreens found in cold northern areas.Feeling too tired or overwhelmed to keep working for change.A backup plan for businesses during disasters.Animals caught by accident when fishing.Adjusting tools or models to make them more accurate.A system where pollution is limited and companies can buy or trade permits.Helping people and countries gain the skills to act on climate.Measuring how much carbon is released or removed by people or projects.A tax on imported goods based on their carbon emissions.The total amount of carbon that can be released while staying below a temperature limit.When wealthier countries use land or resources in poorer places for climate solutions without fairness.A permit that allows someone to release a certain amount of carbon.The way carbon moves between the air, water, plants, animals, and ground.A loop where carbon changes make climate change worse (or better).A gas that comes from burning fossil fuels and living things breathing out.Carbon dioxide gas sent into the air by people.The total amount of carbon pollution caused by a person, place, or activity.How much CO₂ is released per unit of energy or money made.Showing the carbon footprint of a product on its packaging.A place where people or companies can buy and sell carbon credits.Paying for a project that reduces emissions to balance out your own.Charging money for releasing greenhouse gases.Something that takes in more carbon than it gives off, like forests or oceans.Something that releases more carbon than it stores.A fee added to fuels or actions that cause carbon pollution.A place to power electric vehicles.A warm, dry wind that comes down from mountains in western Canada.A system where resources are reused, not wasted.Thin, wispy clouds high in the sky that usually mean fair weather.Regular people helping collect data or track environmental change.Being involved in your community or government.Peacefully breaking the law to call attention to injustice.A group of people who invest together in renewable energy projects.Putting money into projects that protect the environment.Technology that helps reduce harm to the environment.The usual weather in a place over a long time, like 30 years or more.A guide for how a community will respond to climate change.Feeling worried or overwhelmed by climate change.Art that expresses ideas, emotions, or actions about climate change.A reference period used to compare weather and climate changes.Making government budgets that include climate goals.When a place’s usual weather changes over a long time.Extra good things that come from climate action, like cleaner air or jobs.Actions that sound like progress but are used to slow down real change.When people refuse to believe that climate change is real or caused by humans.False or misleading information about climate science that is deliberately spread to deceive people, or to secure economic or political gain.Learning about climate change and how we can deal with it.A formal public statement saying that climate change is a crisis that needs urgent action.Starting businesses that help solve climate issues.Questions about what is right or wrong when it comes to climate action.Money used to help reduce emissions or adapt to climate change.A change that affects Earth’s climate, like more CO₂ or less sunlight.When rising land values in safer areas push low-income people out.The way decisions are made about climate action by governments and other groups.An event where people come together to design fast solutions to climate problems.The belief that people can still make a difference and help fix climate problems.A number that combines several data points to show climate trends.A measurement that shows long-term climate patterns.Unequal impacts of climate change and unequal access to solutions.A field that uses computers and data to improve climate science.The idea that climate change affects people unfairly, often hitting the most vulnerable hardest.A legal rule or act that helps stop or respond to climate change.Looking at how a policy or project will affect the climate before approving it.The legal responsibility for causing or failing to prevent climate harm.Understanding the basics of how the climate works and how it's changing.Legal cases that deal with climate harm or climate inaction.False or misleading claims about climate science.False or misleading information about climate change.A computer program that simulates how the climate works and changes.Watching and recording changes in the climate over time.The stories we tell about climate change, its causes, and solutions.Talks between countries on how to deal with climate change.Not making climate change worse — often the same as Net Zero.A plan or law to reduce emissions or deal with climate impacts.A place where plants and animals can survive changing climate.A person who must leave their home because of climate-related problems.Big, sometimes risky efforts to reverse damage caused by climate change.Calls for wealthy countries to pay for the damage they helped cause.How well people or places can handle and bounce back from climate impacts.A check-up to see how ready a building or community is for climate risks.Community spaces that support people before, during, and after disasters.The danger to people or nature from climate change.When companies share how climate change might affect their business.Insurance that helps cover losses from climate-related disasters.Most scientists agree that humans are causing climate change.The strong agreement among scientists that climate change is real and caused by people.A tool to grade companies or countries on their climate action.How much the Earth warms if CO₂ doubles.Information and tools to help people make decisions about climate.Standing with others in the fight for fair climate solutions.Using stories to share how climate change affects people and what we can do.All the parts that affect Earth’s weather and climate, like the air, oceans, and land.Tools or inventions that help reduce climate change or protect people from its effects.A program that helps climate startups grow faster.A point where ecosystems suddenly shift and can’t go back.The cost or problems businesses might face as we shift to a greener economy.Mental or emotional harm caused by climate disasters or worry.Long-term changes in climate, like more heat or stronger storms.Natural changes in climate over months or years.Mental health care that includes the emotional effects of climate change.Making buildings or systems safer from climate change effects.Farming that reduces emissions and adapts to climate impacts.A company that plans for and responds to climate risks and impacts.The study of average climate conditions over a long time.The height of the lowest cloud layer.A lightning bolt that strikes the Earth.Collections of tiny water drops or ice floating in the sky.A way to compare all greenhouse gases as if they were CO₂.A protected area that reduces flood and storm impacts near coasts.When land along the coast gets worn away by water, wind, or ice.When ocean water floods land near the coast.A sudden, short period of very cold weather.A notice that very cold weather is coming or happening.Shared sadness about loss, often felt after environmental disasters.A global agreement that all countries must act on climate change, but not in the same way.Energy projects owned or led by local people.A shared space where people grow food together.Coming together to support each other emotionally after crisis or change.A community’s ability to bounce back after a crisis.Nature protection led by the people who live there.Rotting food or plants that turn into rich soil.Turning wasted food and yard waste into soil.When two or more extreme weather events happen at the same time.A range of values that likely includes the true number.A statement about how sure scientists are about a result.Protecting nature so it stays healthy.The movement of heat through liquids or gases, like warm air rising.A public place where people can go to cool down during hot weather.A yearly UN climate meeting where countries track progress.When coral loses its colour and becomes weak because of warm or polluted water.A colourful underwater structure made by tiny animals called corals.Helping coral ecosystems recover from damage.When a company reports how it’s impacting and preparing for climate change.A company’s duty to reduce harm to people and the planet.A relationship between two things where changes in one affect the other.A method to compare the good and bad of a decision in money terms.Plants grown to protect and enrich the soil, not to harvest.Essential services like water, power, and hospitals.When weather ruins or limits the growth of food crops.Changing what is planted in a field each year to keep soil healthy.A plan that works across areas like energy, housing, and transportation.All the frozen water on Earth.Frozen parts of Earth, like glaciers, snow, and sea ice.How traditions or ways of life change in response to climate impacts.A traditional fire practice used by Indigenous Peoples to care for the land.Destroying a group’s culture, language, or ways of life.A group’s ability to keep its culture alive during hard times.Bringing back traditions and practices that were lost or stolen.A group’s shared language, traditions, beliefs, and way of life.Tall storm clouds that bring heavy rain and thunder.Puffy, white clouds that often mean fair weather.The formation of a low-pressure storm system.A general name for a storm system that spins, especially in the Indian Ocean.When too much water spills over or breaks a dam.Information collected through measurement or observation.Errors or limits in the way climate data is collected.Showing numbers or data in pictures like graphs or maps to help people understand.A collection of related data, often stored in a table or spreadsheet.A part of the ocean with little oxygen where life can’t survive.Cutting down or removing carbon emissions.Cutting down forests, often for land or wood.A way of shrinking the economy on purpose to help the planet and well-being.A long-lasting, fast-moving windstorm from a line of thunderstorms.When land becomes too dry to support plants or farming.The temperature when water starts to form on cool surfaces.A virtual model that copies real-world systems to test what might happen.Immediate steps taken to stop harm or demand change.Making sure people with disabilities are included in climate and environmental decisions.Planning ahead to reduce harm from extreme events.Help given to people after a natural or climate disaster.False information shared on purpose to confuse or mislead.Energy made and used close to where it's needed.Fair sharing of benefits and burdens, like who gets help and who pays for climate impacts.Pulling money out of fossil fuel companies or other polluting industries.A strong wind that blasts down from a storm and spreads out.Making global climate models more detailed for local areas.Light rain with very small drops.A long time with little or no rain.A number that shows how dry an area is over time.Planning how to save and share water during dry times.Being ready for dry periods by saving water or using drought-tolerant plants.A part of the year with little or no rain.A small whirlwind that lifts dust and dirt, usually on hot, dry days.A way to alert people before extreme weather hits.A model that includes land, air, oceans, and ice to study the whole Earth system.The study of how land, water, air, and life all work together.Worry or fear about climate change and the future of the planet.A label showing that a product or service meets green standards.When powerful groups control nature in ways that harm others, especially Indigenous Peoples.Sadness caused by seeing damage to the environment or loss of nature.A belief that people and nature can heal and improve.Someone who uses social media to share environmental content.A group of homes designed to be climate-friendly and community-focused.A measure of how much land, water, and resources a person uses.When ecosystems are whole and can function naturally.How well an ecosystem can recover after a disturbance.A connection between faith or beliefs and care for the Earth.A group of living things and their environment working together.Helping damaged nature recover and thrive again.The things nature does for free, like filtering water or cleaning air.A way to rate tornadoes by how much damage they cause.A natural warming of the Pacific Ocean that changes weather patterns around the world.A car or truck that runs on electricity instead of gasoline.Another name for a thunderstorm.A message sent to warn people about extreme weather or danger.Getting ready before a disaster happens.A plan for what to do when a disaster hits.Gases released into the air, often from cars, factories, or farms.A legal limit on how much pollution is allowed.A number that shows how much pollution is made per unit of activity (like per kilometre driven).The difference between the pollution we produce and the safe amount scientists recommend.A model of what future pollution levels might look like.A goal to lower how much greenhouse gas is released.A system where companies buy and sell the right to release greenhouse gases.The ability to manage and recover from strong feelings like fear or sadness.A species at risk of disappearing forever.A report that shows where energy is being wasted in a home or building.When the heat from the Sun equals the heat sent back into space.Using less energy to do the same job.Rules to make buildings, cars, and appliances use less energy.Using data to predict how energy is produced, used, and changed over time.The part of the economy that makes and uses energy — often a big polluter.Switching from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources.Making sure environmental laws and rules are followed.A group of models run together to show a range of results.Using many models or simulations together to see different possible outcomes.The full cycle of El Niño and La Niña.The Canadian agency that tracks weather, climate, and environmental change.A study to understand how a project might harm the environment.When people are forced to move because of environmental harm.Teaching people about nature, the climate, and sustainability.A movement that connects women’s rights with protecting nature.How the environment affects the well-being of people and animals.Fair treatment and involvement in environmental decisions for all people.Rules made to protect nature and human health.Knowing how nature works and how human actions affect it.When some people or groups have better access to clean air, water, or land.When environmental harms, such as pollution or climate, affect racialized communities more.A rule made to protect nature and public health.The idea that everyone has the right to clean air, water, and a healthy environment.Taking care of the planet and its resources for future generations.Using stories to help people connect with nature or climate change.Taxes used to reduce pollution or protect nature.Treating everyone the same, no matter their situation.Making sure everyone has what they need to thrive, even if it’s not the same for everyone.Climate plans that focus on fairness and supporting those most at risk.The slow wearing away of land by wind, water, or ice.The range a measurement could be off by.A way to measure how companies care for the planet, people, and ethics.Choosing products that are better for people and the environment.Choosing investments that support good causes, like climate action.When extra nutrients cause too much algae to grow in water.A safe place people go during emergencies like fires or floods.A message telling people to leave for safety.A planned path to leave danger zones quickly.Being in a place where climate hazards might happen.A hidden cost or benefit that affects others, like pollution from a factory.When a species no longer exists anywhere.A large storm outside the tropics, often with cold and warm fronts.A public alert that dangerously low temperatures are coming.A rare and intense weather condition like a heatwave or storm.Very unusual or severe weather, like storms or heatwaves.The calm centre of a hurricane.The area around the eye with the strongest winds and rain.Cheap clothes made quickly that often harm people and the environment.A payment to people who produce renewable energy for the power grid.When one climate change effect causes another, which makes the first one worse.A chain reaction in nature that makes a change grow stronger.A rule that stops people from starting fires during dry conditions.The time of year when wildfires are most likely to start.Weather that makes wildfires more likely, like heat and wind.A rating of how easily a wildfire could start and spread.Neighbourhoods designed to reduce wildfire risk.A sudden flood caused by heavy rain or melting snow.When too much water covers land that’s usually dry.Barriers or systems to protect areas from flooding.A warning that flooding is already happening or will soon.A warning that flooding is possible soon.Flat land near rivers that often floods.Human-made gases used in fridges and sprays that trap a lot of heat.Thick air full of tiny water droplets that limits visibility.Not having regular or safe access to enough healthy food.The distance food travels from farm to plate.When people always have safe and healthy food to eat.The right to grow and choose healthy, culturally important food.A system of who eats what in an ecosystem.A prediction of what the weather will be like soon.A large area filled with trees and wildlife.Projects that protect or grow forests to reduce carbon in the air.Taking care of forests to keep them healthy and reduce fire risk.Government money that supports oil, gas, or coal companies.Changing or removing government support for oil, gas, and coal.Coal, oil, and natural gas that come from ancient plants and animals.A way of getting oil or gas by pumping water and chemicals into deep rock layers.The right of Indigenous peoples to agree or say no to projects on their lands before they happen.When water freezes and melts over and over, affecting roads and soil.Rain that freezes on contact with cold surfaces.Water that isn’t salty, like lakes and rivers.A youth climate movement started by Greta Thunberg.People who face the worst effects of climate change first.When skin freezes from being outside too long in the cold.When people cannot afford to heat or power their homes.A chemical used to kill harmful fungi that damage crops or plants.A spinning cloud that hasn’t touched the ground yet.Very strong wind.How climate change affects people of different genders differently.Fairness between people of different genders.Large-scale methods designed to change the climate, like blocking sunlight or capturing carbon.The science of gathering and using location-based data.Information connected to a specific place on Earth, often shown on maps.Heat from inside the Earth used to make energy.A billion tonnes, used to measure CO₂.A large, slow-moving sheet of ice.The average of all surface temperatures on Earth.An international system to track Earth’s climate.Natural areas shared by all people, like oceans, the atmosphere, and Antarctica.Fairness between countries, especially rich and poor ones.Wealthier countries that have contributed more to climate change.Countries with fewer resources, often more vulnerable to climate change.When the Earth gets hotter over many years.A wide area mostly covered in grasses, not trees.A movement that starts with everyday people, not big groups or leaders.Soft snow pellets that look like tiny balls of Styrofoam.A loan used to fund environmentally friendly projects.A building made to be healthy for people and the planet.A global fund that helps poorer countries take climate action.When powerful countries push climate or environmental projects on others without fairness.Planning buildings or products to be good for the environment.An economy that improves well-being while protecting nature.Natural features like trees, rain gardens, or green roofs used in cities.Work that helps reduce pollution or restore the environment.Using low-pollution ways to move goods and supplies.When governments choose products and services that are good for the planet.A rooftop covered with plants to help cool buildings and reduce runoff.An area with trees, grass, or plants in a city.Government spending that helps both the economy and the environment.A way of making and delivering products that lowers emissions and waste.A natural area kept around cities to limit urban growth and protect ecosystems.The way Earth's atmosphere traps some heat from the Sun.A gas that traps heat in the air, like carbon dioxide or methane.A full list of all greenhouse gases released over a time period.When a company pretends to care about the environment but doesn’t take real action.When companies pretend to be eco-friendly to attract money or support.When companies make false claims about being eco-friendly.A small square area used to divide space in climate models.Cleaning up how electricity is made and shared.The total value of goods and services made in a country.Checking weather data by comparing it with on-the-ground reports.Fresh water stored underground in soil or rock.The time of year when crops can grow.Animals or plants that represent the health of an ecosystem.A short burst of stronger wind.How much heat a gas traps compared to CO₂.The natural home of a plant, animal, or other living thing.Breaking a natural area into smaller parts, which harms wildlife.When places where animals or plants live are damaged or destroyed.Balls of ice that form in storm clouds and fall to the ground.Big physical changes, like sea walls or flood barriers.A map that shows areas likely to be hit by floods, fires, or storms.A public alert that high temperatures may be dangerous.When hot air gets trapped over an area and causes extreme heat.A strategy to keep people safe during extreme heat.A number that shows how hot it feels when humidity is added to air temperature.When cities are hotter than nearby rural areas because of pavement and buildings.Distant lightning you can see but not hear.A device that heats or cools a home using much less energy.A strategy to protect people during extreme heat.An alert about very hot weather that could affect health.Sickness caused by being too hot, like heat stroke or heat exhaustion.A long period of very hot weather that is hotter than normal for a region.Harmful contamination from metals like lead or mercury.Powerful computers used to run large simulations, like climate models.A system where air sinks, often bringing calm, clear weather.Greenhouse gases released in the past, mostly by wealthier countries.Past weather or climate records.The idea that countries who polluted the most in the past should act first.Past weather records used to track changes over time.A score or label that shows how energy-efficient a home is.Sharing solutions and positive actions to inspire people.Basic freedoms and protections that belong to everyone.A way of addressing climate change that protects basic human rights like safety and health.Protecting people’s safety, food, water, and health, not just military security.How much water is in the air.A big storm with strong winds and rain that forms over warm oceans.The part of the year when hurricanes usually happen.The natural movement of water through evaporation, rain, and rivers.Energy made by moving water, like from dams or waterfalls.All water on Earth — oceans, lakes, rivers, and water in the air.A tool that measures humidity.A dangerous drop in body temperature from cold exposure.A cylinder of ice drilled from glaciers that shows past climate history.Another name for sleet — small frozen drops.A huge layer of ice covering land, like in Antarctica or Greenland.A floating extension of an ice sheet.A storm that causes freezing rain and heavy ice build-up.Making sure everyone feels welcomed and involved.A period of warm weather after the first frost.The right of Indigenous Peoples to control and protect their traditional food systems.Leadership and decision-making led by Indigenous Peoples.Wisdom and practices of Indigenous peoples, often tied to land and the environment.Indigenous leaders who care for and protect traditional lands and ecosystems.Areas protected and managed by Indigenous communities.The rights of Indigenous Peoples to their land, culture, and traditions.The right of Indigenous Peoples to make decisions about their land and climate solutions.Land and resource care based on Indigenous knowledge and values.How clean or polluted the air is inside buildings.Large-scale farming that uses machines, chemicals, and monocultures.A period when machines, coal, and factories changed society and boosted emissions.When places grow using factories, machines, and fossil fuels.When resources, opportunities, or protections are unfairly distributed.Work and trade not officially recorded, like street vending or small-scale farming.Heat energy given off by Earth or other warm things.Harm to roads, bridges, or buildings from weather.A chemical used to kill insects that damage crops or spread disease.Asking for money to cover weather damage.Financial protection against damage from climate events.When insurers stop offering coverage because climate risks are too high.A computer tool that combines science, economics, and policy to study climate futures.Growing two or more crops together in the same field to support soil and biodiversity.The idea that we owe future generations a healthy planet.Fairness between people living now and future generations.A global group of scientists that reviews and shares climate research.Money given by richer countries to help poorer countries tackle climate change.Making sure global climate action is fair for all countries.Rules and treaties about climate agreed between countries.Countries working together to fight climate change.Devices that collect and share environmental data, like smart thermostats or sensors.The way different parts of a person’s identity connect and affect how they experience life.A non-native species that harms local ecosystems.Stopping plants or animals from harming ecosystems they don’t belong in.A list of all pollution released by a person, place, or system.When warm air sits on top of cold air and traps pollution near the ground.A global science group that reviews climate research for the world.Scientific reports that summarize climate knowledge for the world.Fast air currents high in the sky that move weather around.A plan to move to a greener economy while protecting workers and communities.A species that many others depend on to survive.When scientists, communities, and Indigenous peoples share knowledge to solve problems.An international agreement (1997) that set early greenhouse gas reduction targets.A pattern when the Pacific Ocean is cooler and shifts weather in the opposite way.A large body of still water surrounded by land.A movement to return traditional lands to Indigenous Peoples.A wind from land to sea, usually at night.When soil and ecosystems become less healthy and less able to support life.When powerful groups take over land unfairly, often from local communities.Taking care of the land so it stays healthy for future generations.The rules about who owns, uses, or controls land.When we change forests or land for farming or cities.Deciding how land should be used to balance needs and protect nature.Learning that happens outdoors, focused on nature and local ecosystems.When land is changed from forests, wetlands, or farms to another purpose.A place where garbage is buried.A weaker tornado that forms near the ground instead of from a big storm.Travelling to see places before they disappear due to climate change.International rules about how countries share and protect the oceans.Dirty liquid that comes from garbage in a landfill.When chemicals or nutrients are washed out of soil by rainwater.Skipping older polluting technology and moving directly to cleaner solutions.A label for buildings that meet eco-friendly standards.The idea of giving natural features, like rivers, legal rights.Lens-shaped clouds that form near mountains.A wall or barrier built to stop rivers from flooding nearby land.Legal responsibility for damage, like pollution or climate harm.A tool that uses lasers to measure land height and forest cover.A method to measure all the environmental impacts of a product or service.A study of a product’s environmental impacts from start to finish.A bright flash caused by electric charges in a storm.When lightning hits something on the ground.An economic system where resources are taken, used, and thrown away.The solid surface of the Earth, including rocks and soil.Trash left on the ground in public places.The way people make a living, like farming, fishing, or working.Greenhouse gases from animals like cows and sheep.A community or city plan to lower emissions and build resilience.A town or city’s plan to cut emissions and adapt to changes.Food grown and shared close to where people live.Practical understanding of an area’s environment built by communities over time.Community wisdom used to prepare for and respond to climate impacts.A person who chooses to eat food grown or produced locally.Harm caused by climate change that can’t be avoided or adapted to.Money set aside to help countries harmed by climate change.An economy that runs mainly on clean energy instead of fossil fuels.New ideas or tech that help reduce emissions.Getting around using ways that release little to no pollution.A system where air rises, often bringing clouds and storms.A type of AI that finds patterns in large data sets without being told exactly what to look for.Moving people away from high-risk areas in a planned way.A coastal ecosystem of salt-tolerant trees that protect shorelines.A group of people walking together to support a cause.Groups that have less power or voice in society.Life in the ocean and how it interacts with the water and seafloor.A period when ocean water is much hotter than normal for a long time.An ocean space set aside to protect sea life and habitats.An ocean zone set aside to protect nature and limit harmful activities.A policy tool that uses prices, trade, or incentives to cut pollution.A time when many species across the world disappear very quickly.The average of a set of numbers.The average long-term increase in global ocean height due to warming.How news stories are shaped to influence public understanding.Knowing how to understand and question what you see or read.The middle number in a list of values.Information about the data, like when or how it was collected.A strong greenhouse gas that comes from cows, landfills, and fossil fuels.Collecting methane gas from farms or landfills to stop it from warming the planet.When methane escapes from gas wells, pipelines, or landfills into the air.A way to measure or track something.A sudden, powerful downward burst of wind from a storm.Small loans given to low-income people to support business or adaptation.A small energy system that can work on its own or with the main power grid.Tiny plastic pieces that pollute air, water, and soil.A route animals or people follow to move safely between places.Wrong or misleading information, even if not shared on purpose.Light fog made of tiny water droplets.A framework to avoid, reduce, and repair environmental harm.A rule or action that helps reduce emissions.Using both numbers (quantitative) and stories (qualitative) to study climate issues.The idea that everyone should have fair access to safe, green transport.Checking if a model’s results match real-world data.A place where data about weather or climate is collected.Systems for tracking and checking greenhouse gas reductions.Growing only one kind of crop in a large area.A seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rain or dry air.A 1987 global treaty that phased out chemicals harming the ozone layer.A temporary pause on an activity, often for environmental reasons.A body of ice found in high mountains that stores fresh water.A way to smooth out weather data by averaging it over time.Decision-making that happens at local, national, and global levels together.A treaty signed by many countries working on the same problem.A group where people support each other during hard times.A country’s strategy to prepare for climate change impacts.A country’s plan to reduce emissions and prepare for climate impacts.A government’s laws and plans to address climate change.A large area protected by the government for nature and people to enjoy.A country’s plan for reducing emissions and adapting to climate change.A species that naturally lives in a place.Parts of nature, like forests or rivers, that provide value to people.The benefits people get from nature, like clean air and water.Measuring the value of ecosystems in economic terms.Saying current warming is just part of Earth’s natural patterns.A fossil fuel made mostly of methane, often used for heating and power.Using natural features (like wetlands) instead of buildings to protect communities.Climate ups and downs that happen without human causes.Growing food in ways that support wildlife and natural systems.Using natural systems to solve environmental problems.Removing more carbon from the air than we add.A cycle that balances changes, like more clouds blocking sunlight.Upgrading homes and buildings to be greener and more efficient.A system that lets people with solar panels send energy back to the grid.When greenhouse gases released are balanced by those removed from the air.A plan to lower emissions as much as possible and balance the rest.A goal to stop adding more greenhouse gases than we can remove.A file format used to store climate and weather model data.Dark clouds that bring steady rain or snow.The natural movement of nitrogen through air, soil, water, and living things.A gas from farming and fertilizer that also traps heat.Growing crops without ploughing to protect the soil.A U.S. agency that studies oceans and atmosphere.Random changes in data that aren’t part of the main pattern.A non-profit group working on social or environmental issues.A natural material, like coal or oil, that cannot be replaced quickly.A strong storm in eastern North America that brings wind, snow, or rain.A weather pattern that affects storms and temperatures across the Atlantic.A huge body of saltwater covering most of the Earth.When the ocean absorbs CO₂ and becomes more acidic.The ocean's ability to take in carbon from the air.Large flows of seawater that move heat around the Earth.A number that helps track El Niño and La Niña events.Power systems not connected to the main electricity grid.Paying for projects that reduce emissions to balance out one’s own pollution.A group of wind turbines built in the ocean to make electricity.A mix of sand, water, clay, and heavy oil found mainly in Alberta, Canada.A forest that has grown for a long time without major changes.Information shared freely for public use and research.Long-term changes in Earth’s orbit that affect climate.Growing food without synthetic chemicals or genetically modified seeds.Dead plants and animals that help soil stay healthy.When the entire sky is covered with thick clouds.Catching too many fish, making it hard for populations to recover.Water that flows over land from rain or melting snow.Going past a safe level, like with carbon pollution.A future where warming goes past 1.5°C before being reduced again.A gas that can protect us from the Sun high up, but trap heat or cause pollution near the ground.A layer of gas in the upper atmosphere that protects life from UV rays.Chemicals that break down the ozone layer, like CFCs.A long-term ocean pattern in the Pacific that shifts climate over decades.What Earth’s climate was like long ago.A widely used crop linked to deforestation and carbon emissions.A fixed value in a model that helps shape the results.A 2015 treaty where almost all countries agreed to limit warming below 2°C.The set of rules that explains how the Paris Agreement works.When people help shape projects or policies that affect them.Tiny air particles from dust, smoke, or burning fuels that harm health.Designing buildings to stay warm or cool naturally.A super-efficient home that needs very little energy for heating or cooling.A way of life centred on raising livestock for food and trade.A system where people are paid to protect or restore nature.The time when electricity use is at its highest.The point when oil production reaches its maximum and then declines.Wetland areas that store large amounts of carbon in soil.Saving wetlands that store large amounts of carbon.When other experts check a study before it gets published.Letting neighbours share extra energy they produce from solar panels.A way of farming and living that copies nature’s patterns.Permanently frozen ground found in cold regions like the Arctic.A surface that lets water soak into the ground instead of running off.Toxic chemicals that stay in the environment for a long time.Knowing the difference between what individuals can do vs. governments or companies.The study of seasonal events in nature, like blooming or migration.A type of air pollution formed when sunlight reacts with vehicle emissions.A solar cell that turns sunlight into electricity.Understanding the land and climate through lived experience in a specific place.Limits on Earth’s systems that humans must stay within to avoid collapse.Eating mostly foods that come from plants instead of animals.Waste plastic that harms wildlife and ecosystems.Flooding caused by rain that doesn’t soak into the ground.A mass of very cold air that sometimes moves south in winter.When pollen is moved so plants can make seeds or fruit.An animal that helps plants reproduce, like bees or butterflies.Helping insects like bees that spread pollen and support food systems.The idea that people or companies who cause pollution should pay to fix it.A country or region with weaker laws where companies move polluting industries.Growing many types of plants together.When people are forced to leave their homes due to climate impacts.A cycle that makes warming worse, like ice melting and making Earth darker.Items discarded after use, like packaging or bottles.An approach to focus on well-being instead of endless economic growth.The ways power is shared or controlled between people or groups.When storms or weather cause electricity to stop.A contract where a buyer agrees to buy renewable energy from a producer.A way to measure gases in the air — CO₂ is about 420 ppm today.A type of grassland found in central North America.The idea that we should act to prevent harm even without full scientific proof.Any form of water falling from the sky, like rain or snow.When water evaporates and falls again as rain in the same region.A fire set on purpose to reduce fuel for future wildfires.A policy that makes polluters pay for each tonne of CO₂ they release.Energy found in raw fuels before being converted into electricity or heat.Businesses and companies not run by the government.Everyday choices people make to reduce their impact on nature.The chance something will happen.Making sure people have a fair say in decisions.Information that has been cleaned or changed to make it easier to use.A rule that makes manufacturers handle waste from their products.An estimate of what might happen in the future based on current trends.Land or water set aside to protect nature.A public way to show disagreement or demand change.Music created to speak out against injustice or support a movement.Natural clues about past climate, like tree rings or ice cores.How much people know or care about an issue.Services or resources like clean air that benefit everyone.Buses, trains, and other shared ways of getting around.Spending public money on buses, trains, and other shared travel.Shared systems like buses or trains that reduce car use.How much people believe or support institutions, leaders, or science.A way of looking at nature that includes gender and sexuality diversity.A measure of how well a material resists heat loss.A way to measure what makes Earth warmer or cooler.Water falling from clouds as liquid.A garden that collects and filters rainwater.A tool that measures how much rain has fallen.A warning for heavy rain that may lead to flooding.A type of data made of a grid of squares (pixels), often from images.Information that hasn’t been changed, sorted, or analysed yet.Older climate future pathways used in science models.When energy savings are reduced because people use more of the efficient product.Turning used materials into new products instead of throwing them away.A UN program to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.Planting trees in areas where forests were cut down.Farming that restores soil, captures carbon, and improves ecosystems.A tool that studies climate at a smaller, local scale.A method to predict one thing based on another.A rule made by governments to control actions, like emissions.Putting that money into clean or just alternatives instead.How much water is in the air compared to how much it could hold.A group of tools placed in different areas to track weather or environmental changes.Collecting data from far away, like from satellites or drones.Energy that comes from natural sources like wind, sun, or water.A credit that proves one unit of renewable electricity was made.A rule that says how much energy must come from clean sources.A law requiring a set share of energy to come from renewables.Seeing different people and experiences included in media and decisions.Scenarios that show how much greenhouse gas could build up in the atmosphere.A man-made lake used to store water.The ability to recover from climate shocks and disasters.The benefits gained when investments in resilience also help in daily life.A local place where people can go during extreme weather or emergencies.Making plans to help communities stay strong during climate events.Using materials in a way that reduces waste and pollution.The idea that people and governments must take climate action.Helping damaged nature recover or return to its natural state.Jobs and businesses focused on repairing nature.Upgrading old buildings with new technology to save energy.Updating old buildings to use less energy or be more climate-ready.Money or rewards for updating buildings to be more energy-efficient.How often an extreme weather event is likely to happen.Letting nature grow back and bring back lost species.The idea that clean air, water, and land are basic human rights.Studying how likely a hazard is and how bad its impacts could be.How people understand and react to possible dangers.A large natural stream of water.Planning how to use and protect rivers and water systems.When rivers overflow and cover nearby land.When roads are shut down due to snow, floods, or damage.How strong or reliable results are when things change.Solar panels installed on homes or buildings.When winds in a storm start spinning, which can lead to tornadoes.A type of hydro power that uses river flow without big dams.Land that holds spiritual or cultural meaning to a group of people.Places in nature that are spiritually important.The zone where humans can live safely within Earth’s limits.A rule or measure to protect people or the environment from harm.A scale from 1 to 5 that shows how strong a hurricane is.A strong wind carrying sand or dust over land.A machine in space that takes pictures or measures Earth’s weather and climate.Pictures from space that show clouds and weather systems.A possible future based on choices we make about emissions.Studying different possible futures to plan for climate risks.Sharing scientific information in ways that are easy to understand.When there are still questions, but the big picture is clear.Direct emissions a company makes itself.Emissions from energy the company buys.Pollution from all other parts of a company’s value chain.A wind from the water to the land during the day.The increase in global ocean levels caused by melting ice and warming water.Eating foods that are grown during the current season.How climate or weather changes naturally during different seasons.When soil or dirt builds up in rivers or lakes.Collecting and protecting seeds to grow again in the future.A way to test how much changing one input affects the result.Capturing and storing carbon to prevent it from entering the atmosphere.A strong storm with hail, strong winds, or possible tornadoes.Scenarios used to study how society might develop and affect climate change.A flash that lights up the sky without a visible bolt.Staying indoors safely during a disaster.The meaningful pattern in data, not just the noise.A model that tries to copy how something behaves in real life.Plastic items made to be used once and then thrown away.Natural or artificial places that absorb more carbon than they release, like forests.How much of the sky is covered by clouds.Frozen rain that bounces when it hits the ground.A modern power system that manages electricity more efficiently.Ice crystals that fall when it’s cold enough.Piles of snow shaped by the wind.A brief, intense burst of snow and wind.A notice when a lot of snow is expected.A storm with heavy snowfall.The economic cost of the damage caused by emitting one tonne of CO₂.A business that helps people or the planet instead of just making money.New ways of solving big problems by involving people and communities.The belief in equal rights, opportunities, and treatment for all.Changes in rules, habits, or education to deal with climate impacts.The upper layer of earth where plants grow.Carbon stored in the ground.Carbon stored in soil that helps reduce greenhouse gases.Damage to soil that makes it harder to grow food or support life.When wind or water wears away soil.Power made from sunlight.Energy from the Sun that reaches Earth.Sadness or stress from seeing the environment around you change.Standing with others in support, even if you’re not directly affected.A small device that collects data from the atmosphere or ocean.An alert about unusual weather that doesn’t fit other categories.A group of similar living things that can reproduce.Animals or plants in danger of disappearing.When animals move to new places, often due to climate or season changes.A row of strong thunderstorms.Newer climate storylines based on how society might change.A person, group, or organization affected by or involved in a decision.A number that shows how spread out the values are.A number used to measure rainfall levels and drought.Taking care of the land, water, or environment responsibly.A small part of a storm that moves as one unit.A sudden rise in sea level caused by a storm pushing water toward shore.A large group of weather conditions that cause storms.Ways to handle rainwater in cities to prevent flooding.Using stories to understand, share, and move through painful experiences.The layer of the atmosphere above the weather zone.Flat, grey clouds that can cover the whole sky.A small flow of water, usually leading to a river.Refusing to work or go to school to demand change.Unfair systems that give some people more power or resources than others.When land sinks due to natural or human causes.Meeting our needs without harming the ability of future generations to meet theirs.Farming that protects the land, water, and climate.Growth that meets needs now without harming the future.Investment that supports environmentally friendly projects.Fishing in a way that allows fish populations to stay healthy.Buildings and systems designed to reduce environmental impacts.Tracking patterns of illness to detect health risks from climate events.How hot or cold it is outside.The difference between observed temperature and a long-term average.When water warms and takes up more space, raising sea levels.Deep ocean currents caused by temperature and salt differences.A tool that measures temperature.The sound made when lightning heats the air.A storm with thunder, lightning, and often heavy rain.Data points collected over time to track changes.The space between each measurement in a time series (e.g., daily, monthly).Big systems (like ice sheets) that could flip suddenly if pushed too far.A threshold where small changes cause large, often irreversible effects.A fast-spinning column of air that touches the ground and can cause damage.A region where tornadoes happen often, mostly in the U.S.A warning that tornado conditions might happen soon.A substance that is harmful to people or the environment.Regular winds that blow east to west near the equator.Indigenous knowledge of how to care for the land, passed down over generations.Knowledge passed down through Indigenous teachings and experience.A way to solve harm by changing the systems that caused it.Planning cities around public transportation instead of cars.Being clear and open about climate actions, plans, or impacts.Carbon pollution from cars, trucks, ships, and planes.Legal agreements between Indigenous Peoples and governments.A community action to plant trees to improve the environment.A pattern in data that shows change over time.A pattern of change seen over months or years.A weak tropical storm with wind but no clear eye.A storm with strong winds that’s smaller than a hurricane.The lowest part of the atmosphere where weather happens.A way of learning that uses both Indigenous and Western knowledge.A hurricane that forms in the western Pacific Ocean.A way to show that we’re not 100% sure about a result or prediction.A UN agreement that protects the rights of Indigenous Peoples around the world.The United Nations group in charge of global climate action.A standard way to describe measurements, like degrees or centimetres.A global treaty where countries meet to address climate change.Growing food in cities.The different types of nature found in cities and towns.The study of nature in cities and towns.Flooding that happens in cities when drains can’t handle water.All the trees and green areas in a city.Adding trees, plants, and green spaces in cities to help with heat and pollution.Cities get hotter than nearby areas because of buildings and pavement.A change in what a person or society thinks is important.How much weather or climate changes from year to year.Something that can change or be measured, like temperature or rainfall.Data using points, lines, or shapes to show features like roads or rivers.How far you can see, often affected by fog or snow.Volcanoes can release gases or block sunlight, changing climate for a short time.How likely someone or something is to be hurt by climate change.A check-up to see who or what is most at risk from climate change.A message that dangerous weather is already happening or coming soon.Anything unwanted or thrown away.A notice that conditions could lead to extreme weather.Harmful things added to water that make it unsafe.How clean or safe water is for people and nature.The top of the water stored underground.Water in the air as gas — it also traps heat.An area where all the water drains to the same place.A tornado that forms over water.What’s happening in the sky right now — like sun, clouds, wind, rain, or snow.A message about possible bad weather that isn’t dangerous yet.A balloon with sensors used to measure weather high in the sky.A system that tracks rain, snow, and storms.A place with tools to measure and report weather.Damage or loss caused by storms, heatwaves, floods, or cold.The time of year when most rain falls.Rain or snowmelt that flows across land into rivers or lakes.Land that’s soaked with water, like swamps or marshes.Protecting areas with water, like marshes and bogs, that support biodiversity.A fire that spreads quickly in forests, grass, or brush.A natural path that helps animals move safely between habitats.Planning cities to support birds, insects, and animals.Air moving across the ground or through the sky.A number that shows how cold it feels when wind is added to air temperature.An alert that it will feel dangerously cold because of the wind.Power made from moving air using turbines.A sudden change in wind speed or direction.An alert about strong winds that could cause damage.A UN group that tracks weather and climate around the globe.Young people pushing for strong climate action.A cause or protest organized and led by young people.A vehicle that doesn’t release pollution while it runs.Creating things that don’t make any garbage.