Environment & Climate

20 words

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   sustainableadjective/səˈsteɪnəbl/

   able to continue for a long time without causing damage to the environment or using up resources

   “Sustainable development balances economic growth with environmental protection.”

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   climatenoun/ˈklaɪmət/

   the usual weather conditions in a particular area over a long time

   “Scientists study how the climate has changed over decades.”

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   environmentnoun/ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/

   the natural world and the conditions that affect it

   “Many people worry about the environment when a new factory is built nearby.”

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   recycleverb/riːˈsaɪkəl/

   to process used materials so they can be used again

   “We recycle paper and plastic at school.”

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   pollutionnoun/pəˈluːʃən/

   harmful substances in the environment (air, water, soil)

   “Air pollution in big cities can cause breathing problems.”

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   emissionnoun/ɪˈmɪʃən/

   the act of sending out gas, heat, light, etc.; gases sent into the air

   “The factory's emissions include carbon dioxide and sulfur compounds.”

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   wastenoun/verb/weɪst/

   material that is not wanted and is thrown away; to use something carelessly or without purpose

   “Household waste should be separated into recyclables and non‑recyclables.”

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   renewableadjective/rɪˈnjuːəbl/

   able to be used again or replaced naturally (especially about energy sources)

   “Solar and wind are renewable energy sources.”

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   deforestationnoun/ˌdiːˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃən/

   the clearing or removal of forests on a large scale

   “Deforestation in the Amazon has global environmental consequences.”

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    ecosystemnoun/ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/

    a community of living things interacting with their physical environment

    “Coral reefs support a rich marine ecosystem.”

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    carbonnoun/ˈkɑː.bən/

    a chemical element; often used to refer to carbon in the atmosphere or in compounds like carbon dioxide

    “Reducing carbon in the atmosphere is a major goal of climate policy.”

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    habitatnoun/ˈhæbɪtæt/

    the natural home of a plant or animal

    “Deforestation destroys the habitat of many animals.”

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    conservationnoun/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən/

    the protection and careful use of natural resources and wildlife

    “Wildlife conservation projects aim to protect endangered species.”

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    floodnoun / verb/flʌd/

    an overflow of water that submerges land; to inundate with water

    “The sudden flood destroyed dozens of homes in the valley.”

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    biodiversitynoun/ˌbaɪ.əʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/

    the variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or on Earth as a whole

    “Protecting biodiversity is essential for ecosystem health.”

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    energynoun/ˈɛnədʒi/

    power or ability to do work; physical or mental strength, or the power produced by sources like fuel or sunlight

    “Solar panels convert sunlight into energy.”

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    greenhousenoun / adjective/ˈɡriːn.haʊs/

    a glass building for growing plants; relating to the trapping of heat in the atmosphere

    “Many farmers use a greenhouse to start seedlings early in spring.”

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    droughtnoun/draʊt/

    a long period without rain, causing water shortage

    “The region suffered a severe drought that ruined crops.”

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    temperaturenoun/ˈtɛmp(ə)rətʃə/

    the degree of hotness or coldness measured on a standard scale such as Celsius or Fahrenheit

    “The average global temperature has been rising for decades.”

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    erosionnoun/ɪˈrəʊ.ʒən/

    the process by which soil or rock is gradually worn away, especially by water, wind, or ice

    “Soil erosion reduces farmland productivity over time.”