Sustainability Crossword

The part of the Earth that is populated by organisms.
A community of the living and non-living environmental factors of an area, and their interactions with one another and the environment.
The degree of variation between life forms on the Earth, or in a given habitat, ecosystem or biome.
The study of ecosystems and changes in the environment.
The impact and effect of human activity on the environment and resources. (5,6)
Significant and long-term changes to the Earth’s climate. (7,6)
The total carbon emitted by a particular individual, organisation or group due to their consumption of fossil fuels. (6,9)
The use of a resource.
Power that is obtained by utilising the energy of the Sun. (5,5)
Energy derived from natural resources: the Sun, wind, rain, tides and heat in the interior of the Earth. (9,6)
The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.
To fill with an excessive number of people, straining available resources and facilities.
Removing and destroying or storing damaged, used or other unwanted domestic, agricultural or industrial products and substances. (5,8)
To destroy or clear of forests or trees.
It occurs when carbon dioxide gas (or CO2) is absorbed by the ocean and reacts with seawater to produce acid. (5,13)
To fish excessively; to exhaust the supply of usable fish in certain waters.
Is a process whereby the coral colonies lose their colour, either due to the loss of pigments by microscopic algae. (5,9)
An excavation in the earth for extracting coal. (4,6)