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Environment and conservation – English vocabulary

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33 English words with meanings: biodiversity, biomass, carbon (dioxide) emissions, carbon footprint, climatic change… Study them with flashcards, quizzes…

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  1. biodiversity /,baɪoʊ,daɪ'vɜ:rsəti/ (noun) — the variety of different plants and animals in an area
    Example: The park is rich in biodiversity.
    Synonyms: variety of life, biological diversity, ecosystem diversity
  2. biomass /'baɪ.oʊ.mæs/ (noun) — plant or animal material used as fuel or energy
    Example: Biomass can be used to produce energy.
    Synonyms: organic matter, plant material, biofuel source
  3. carbon (dioxide) emissions /'kɑ:rbən daɪ'ɒksaɪd ɪ'mɪʃənz/ (noun) — gases released into the air, especially from burning fuel
    Example: Carbon dioxide emissions are rising worldwide.
    Synonyms: pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, emissions
  4. carbon footprint /'kɑ:r.bən ,fʊt.prɪnt/ (noun) — the amount of greenhouse gases caused by a person or activity
    Example: Flying less can reduce your carbon footprint.
    Synonyms: emissions, environmental impact, carbon output
  5. climatic change /klaɪ'mætɪk tʃeɪndʒ/ (noun) — a long-term shift in weather patterns and average temperatures
    Example: Climatic change is affecting weather around the world.
    Synonyms: climate change, global warming, weather shift
  6. contaminate /kən'tæmɪneɪt/ (verb) — to make something dirty or unsafe with harmful substances
    Example: The spill could contaminate the river.
    Synonyms: pollute, taint, dirty
  7. deforestation /di,fɔ:rɪ'steɪʃən/ (noun) — the large-scale cutting down of forests
    Example: Deforestation is destroying many habitats.
    Synonyms: forest clearing, tree cutting, logging
  8. deplete /dɪ'pli:t/ (verb) — to use up most or all of something
    Example: The factory could deplete local water supplies.
    Synonyms: use up, exhaust, drain
  9. depleting resources /dɪ'pli:tɪŋ rɪ'sɔ:rsɪz/ (phrase) — natural supplies that are being used faster than they can be replaced
    Example: Depleting resources are a serious concern.
    Synonyms: dwindling resources, shrinking supplies, running-out resources
  10. eco- /'i:koʊ/ (phrase) — a prefix meaning connected with the environment or ecology
    Example: The prefix eco- relates to the environment.
    Synonyms: environmental, green, ecological
  11. eco-city /'i:koʊ ,sɪti/ (noun) — a city designed to be clean, green, and energy-saving
    Example: They hope to build an eco-city near the coast.
    Synonyms: green city, sustainable city, environmental city
  12. eco-friendly /,i:koʊ'frendli/ (adjective) — not harmful to the environment
    Example: We use eco-friendly bags at the store.
    Synonyms: environmentally friendly, green, sustainable
  13. eco-warrior /'i:koʊ ,wɔ:riər/ (noun) — a person who strongly fights to protect the environment
    Example: She is an eco-warrior who fights for clean oceans.
    Synonyms: environmentalist, activist, green campaigner
  14. ecological balance /,i:kə'lɑ:dʒɪkəl 'bæləns/ (phrase) — a natural state where living things and their surroundings stay in harmony
    Example: We need to protect ecological balance in the forest.
    Synonyms: natural balance, ecosystem balance, environmental balance
  15. endangered species /ɪn'deɪndʒərd 'spi:ʃi:z/ (noun) — a plant or animal at risk of dying out
    Example: The panda is an endangered species.
    Synonyms: threatened species, at-risk species, rare species
  16. exhaust emissions /ɪɡ'zɔ:st ɪ'mɪʃənz/ (noun) — gases and smoke released from a vehicle's engine
    Example: The car gave off exhaust emissions.
    Synonyms: exhaust fumes, vehicle emissions
  17. finite resources /'faɪnaɪt rɪ'sɔ:rsɪz/ (phrase) — natural supplies that are limited and can run out
    Example: Finite resources must be used carefully.
    Synonyms: limited resources, restricted supplies, scarce resources
  18. flood /flʌd/ (verb) — to cover an area with a large amount of water
    Example: The river flooded the field.
    Synonyms: inundate, overflow
  19. flora and fauna /,flɔ:rə ən 'fɔ:nə/ (phrase) — The plants and animals of a place.
    Example: The guide explained the flora and fauna of the island.
    Synonyms: plants and animals, wildlife and vegetation, local ecosystem
  20. fossil fuel /'fɑ:səl 'fju:əl/ (noun) — a fuel formed from ancient plants and animals underground
    Example: Coal is a fossil fuel.
    Synonyms: coal, oil, natural gas
  21. geothermal /,dʒi:oʊ'θɜ:rməl/ (adjective) — Using heat from inside the Earth.
    Example: The city uses geothermal heat.
    Synonyms: earth-heat, geothermic
  22. get back to nature /ɡɛt bæk tə 'neɪtʃər/ (phrase) — To spend time in nature away from modern life.
    Example: We went to get back to nature for the weekend.
    Synonyms: return to nature, live simply, spend time outdoors
  23. global warming /'ɡloʊbəl 'wɔ:rmɪŋ/ (noun) — the rise in Earth's average temperature over time
    Example: Global warming is changing weather patterns.
    Synonyms: planetary warming, climate warming, rising temperatures
  24. go green /ɡoʊ ɡri:n/ (phrase) — To start living in a more environmentally friendly way.
    Example: Our school is trying to go green.
    Synonyms: be eco-friendly, live sustainably, be environmentally friendly
  25. green credentials /ɡri:n krə'dɛnʃəlz/ (noun) — evidence that a person or company cares about the environment
    Example: The company improved its green credentials.
    Synonyms: environmental record, eco-friendly image, green reputation
  26. Green Party /,ɡri:n 'pɑ:rti/ (noun) — A political group that supports protecting the environment.
    Example: The Green Party wants cleaner air and water.
    Synonyms: ecologist party, environmental party
  27. green tourism /,ɡri:n 'tʊrɪzəm/ (noun) — Travel that tries to protect nature and use fewer resources.
    Example: They chose green tourism for their holiday.
    Synonyms: eco-tourism, sustainable tourism
  28. greenhouse effect /'ɡri:nhaʊs ɪ'fɛkt/ (noun) — the trapping of heat in Earth's atmosphere by gases
    Example: The greenhouse effect helps keep Earth warm.
    Synonyms: heat trapping, atmospheric warming, greenhouse warming
  29. hydroelectric /,haɪdroʊɪ'lɛktrɪk/ (adjective) — Using moving water to make electricity.
    Example: The dam produces hydroelectric power.
    Synonyms: water-powered, hydropower
  30. ivory trade /'aɪvəri treɪd/ (phrase) — the buying and selling of elephant tusks
    Example: The ivory trade is now heavily restricted.
    Synonyms: ivory market, tusk trade

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