English NC - COP26 Assembly Content Science
Mission Objectives
Explore how to accelerate the phase out of coal within your workplace
Words and meanings to learn
acid rock drainage
refers to metal-rich acidic waters that are generated through the exposure of sulfidic minerals in mine wastes to water, oxygen, and microorganisms
coal
a combustible black or dark brown rock consisting chiefly of carbonized plant matter, found mainly in underground seams and used as fuel
emissions
the production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation
Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)
the contributions that the countries part of the Paris Agreement publish; stating their emissions limit
contamination
when the ash leftover from burning coal pollutes other vital power sources, such as water
Resources: Session presentation.
Handout: COP26W audit.
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Operations Support Worker
Nuclear Decomissioning Operative
Nuclear Decomissioning Team Leader
Nuclear Decomissioning Site Engineer
Manager of Production or Maintenance
Technical or Production Director