What a word "eco" means four related words and specific eco activities

For us, "eco" is familiar.However, when asked, "What does that mean?"In order to protect the global environment, we will explain the meaning of "eco" that you should still know.Let's check again about the eco activities that individuals, companies and countries can do.

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What is the meaning of "eco"?

The etymology of "eco" has various theories, but the most well -known is that "Ecology abbreviated".Ecology is a word that means "ecology" and "natural environment."From here, the word "eco" is used in the sense of "environmentally friendly" and "environmentally friendly".Another thing that has been spreading in recent years is the idea of "abbreviated with economy."The meaning of economy is "economy" and "saving"."Eco" is to save money and reduce energy consumption for environmental consideration.There is a close relationship between the economy and environmental issues.The meaning and etymology of the word "eco" will show the deep relationship between the two.

Related terms of "eco" and four specific examples

There are many eco -related words in us. The related words and meanings other than the ecology economy introduced earlier are as follows.・ Eco -bags …… When shopping, uniform bags used instead of shopping bags ・ Eco -drive …… To prevent global warming, driving methods that reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions ・ Ecotourism ……. Enjoy the local natural environment, history, and culture, and have responsibility for conservation. Eco -business ... Projects that reduce the load on the environment, and provide technologies and systems that are useful for environmental protection. Concepts: There are many other keywords related to eco. It is also characteristic that new words are being created more and more. Eco is one of the most important issues for modern people. Many related words simply express such a situation.

Genre -rich eco activities What are the 4 types familiar to us?

From now on, let's further deepen our awareness of "eco activities".There are various types of eco activities.The following is an example.・ Energy -related activities (energy saving, energy -saving, etc.) ・ Reduced garbage reduction movement (recycling and reuse, mass production, mass consumption, etc.) ・ Water -saving and environmental conservation activities (protection of satoyama, protection of native species, etc.)Even if you say "eco", the content varies.If you are worried, "What is eco -friendly?"The common purpose of each eco -activity is the realization of a sustainable environmental conservation society.Eco activities are indispensable activities to protect society and life in the future.

If people lose consideration to the earth

A greenhouse gas created by human social activities.Carbon dioxide that has a particularly large effect.The higher the concentration in the air, the higher the temperature.According to the 6th evaluation report of the IPCC announced in 2014, if the greenhouse gas continues along with the worst scenario, the temperature of the earth will be 1 from 2021 to 2040..It is highly likely that it will rise 5 ° C.( * 1)

Ocean pollution is an environmental problem caused by the garbage that we humans abandoned in the sea and harmful substances that have flowed out.As marine pollution progresses, marine organisms that habitat the sea and their surroundings will continue to decrease.In 2016, there was a warning sentence in conjunction with the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (Davos Conference), "If you don't take any measures now, in 2050, garbage will be more garbage than marine."It was announced.

Forest destruction deeply related to global warming.Most of the world's forest destruction issues occur in tropical areas.In order to meet the demands of people around the world, to introduce large -scale agriculture, for unplanned logging, a natural forest of about 100,000 km2 (square kilometers) has been lost since 2015.If the forest is destroyed, the ecosystem will go crazy, and the wildlife living there will be extinct.It is said that forest destruction is deeply involved in animal -derived infections, and it has been pointed out that new infectious diseases may expand.( * 2) If you leave environmental issues, we will face even more risks.In order to protect the global environment and realize a society that is easy for us, each person's efforts and consciousness reform are required.

Eco -action that protects our future

The word "eco" that I usually use casually.It is no exaggeration to say that it has a very important meaning in protecting the global environment in the future.Each one is a small action, but nothing is wasted.With the cooperation of people in the world, we will be able to take a new step.Let's reconsider what you can do now.

* 1 What is global warming?Causes and predictions of global warming | JCCCA (National Global Warming Prevention Activity Promotion Center) * 2 What you can do to stop forest destruction today | WWF Japan

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