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Bioaccumulation
Pollutants building up in an organism’s tissues over time.
Biomagnification
Pollutant concentrations increase at higher trophic levels.
Conservation
The protection and management of ecosystems and species to preserve biodiversity and ecological stability.
Enhanced greenhouse effect
Additional warming caused by increased greenhouse gas emissions from human activities.
Greenhouse effect
The natural warming of Earth caused by greenhouse gases trapping outgoing longwave radiation.
Pollution
Introduction of harmful substances/energy into air, water, or soil that negatively affects organisms or ecosystems.
Resilience
The ability of an ecosystem to withstand change or recover after disturbance.