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acid rain acid rain
rain that contains a high level of acid from industrial pollution Acid rain can cause serious damage to forests and lakes.
awareness awareness
knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation The campaign aims to raise public awareness of environmental issues.
biodiversity biodiversity
the variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat Protecting biodiversity is essential for a healthy planet.
carbon footprint carbon footprint
the amount of carbon dioxide that your activities produce Flying has a very large carbon footprint.
climate change climate change
the long-term changes in the Earth's weather patterns Climate change is causing more extreme weather events.
conservation conservation
the protection of animals, plants, and natural resources The conservation of rainforests is vital for global biodiversity.
conserve conserve
to use as little of something as possible to make it last longer It's important to conserve water, especially during a drought.
deforestation deforestation
the action of cutting down or burning all the trees in an area Deforestation in the Amazon has increased in recent years.
disposable disposable
designed to be thrown away after being used only once We need to reduce our use of disposable products like plastic cups and plates.
drought drought
a long period of time when there is little or no rain The severe drought led to crop failure and water shortages.
ecosystem ecosystem
all the living things in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment A coral reef is a very complex and fragile ecosystem.
emissions emissions
the production and discharge of gas or radiation The government has pledged to cut carbon emissions by 50%.
endangered species endangered species
a type of animal or plant that might soon disappear from the world The giant panda is an endangered species.
environment environment
the air, land, and water where people, animals, and plants live We need to take action to protect the natural environment.
extinction extinction
a situation in which a type of animal or plant no longer exists The white rhino is on the brink of extinction.
flood flood
a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry Heavy rain caused a major flood in the town centre.
fossil fuels fossil fuels
fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, formed from the remains of dead plants and animals The world is too dependent on burning fossil fuels for energy.
global warming global warming
the increase in the world's temperature, caused by greenhouse gases Melting ice caps are a direct consequence of global warming.
greenhouse effect greenhouse effect
the process where heat from the sun is trapped in the Earth's atmosphere The greenhouse effect is the main cause of global warming.
habitat habitat
the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism Deforestation is destroying the natural habitat of many animals.
impact impact
the powerful effect that something has on a situation or person Human activity has a significant impact on the environment.
organic organic
produced without the use of artificial chemicals Organic food is often more expensive, but many people believe it's healthier.
pollute pollute
to add harmful substances to the air, water, or land Factories that pollute rivers should face heavy fines.
pollution pollution
the process of making air, water, or land dirty and dangerous Air pollution from traffic is a major health concern in cities.
recycle recycle
to process used materials so they can be used again to make new products You should always recycle paper, glass, and plastic.
renewable energy renewable energy
energy from a source that is not depleted when used, such as wind or solar power The government is investing more in renewable energy like solar and wind farms.
solar power solar power
energy that uses the power of the sun to produce electricity Many homes now have solar panels on their roofs to generate solar power.
sustainable sustainable
involving methods that do not completely use up or destroy natural resources We need to find sustainable sources of energy for the future.
waste waste
unwanted material or substances that are left after you have used something The new policy aims to reduce household waste by 20%.
wind farm wind farm
a group of large windmills (turbines) used for producing electricity You can see the wind farm on the hills outside the city.