European Environment Agency

Definition

The European Environment Agency (EEA) provides sound, independent information on the environment for those involved in developing, adopting, implementing and evaluating environmental policy, as well as for the general public.

Analogy

Consider EEA as your science teacher who keeps you informed about various environmental issues like climate change or pollution levels so you can make informed decisions about your actions impacting these areas.

Related terms

Sustainability: A method of using resources in such a way that we meet our current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs – much like not eating all your lunch at once so you have some left for later!

Climate Change: Long-term changes in temperature and typical weather patterns – imagine if summer vacation started getting shorter every year because winter was coming earlier!

Biodiversity: Variety within species, between species and ecosystems. It's like having a diverse group of friends, each with their own unique traits and talents.