Post-Millennium Global Crisis Flashcards
(15 cards)
this refers to the period of time after the year 2000 —-
post-millennium
The term is often used to describe events, trends, and cultural phenomena that have occurred since the start of the 21st century. Anything that happened from January 1, 2001 onwards —-
post-millennium
refers to interconnected environmental, social, and economic challenges that have intensified in the 21st century. These include climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, ecological degradation, and their cascading effects on human systems and ecosystems. —-
post-millennium global crisis
global warming, greenhouse gas emissions, extreme weather events, rising sea levels. —-
climate crisis
air, water, and soil contamination affecting health and ecosystems. —-
pollution
accelerated extinction of species, deforestation, and ecosystem degradation —-
biodiversity loss
poverty, food and water insecurity, and resource conflicts —-
socioeconomic inequalities
an outbreak of an infectious disease —-
pandemic
causes are new or mutated pathogens —-
pandemic
caused by the bubonic plague and killed an estimated 25 million people in Europe. —-
Black Death
Claimed 20-40 million lives globally —-
Spanish Flu
arise from disputes between nations or regions over political, economic, or territorial interests —-
geopolitical conflicts
refers to information that is inconsistent with accepted scientific evidence. —-
misinformation
refers to the development of new technologies, methods, or discoveries that address challenges and improve quality of life —-
scientific innovation
Enumerate the 3 given scientific innovations. —-
COVID-19 vaccines, Space exploration, Renewable energy
