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Environment and Nature

Pollution, carbon footprint, endangered species, conservation.

Pollution · Conservation · Phrasal verbs
B1 Vocabulary

Environment Vocabulary

pollution
harmful substances in the environment
recycle
process waste so it can be used again
renewable energy
energy from sources that don't run out (sun, wind)
climate change
long-term changes to the Earth's climate
wildlife
animals and plants living in natural conditions
habitat
the natural home of an animal or plant

More environment vocabulary

endangered species
animals or plants at risk of extinction
carbon footprint
the amount of CO2 produced by a person or activity
eco-friendly
not harmful to the environment
deforestation
cutting down large areas of forest
conservation
protection of the natural environment
litter
rubbish left in a public place

Collocations and phrases

reduce your carbon footprint
protect / destroy / damage a habitat
raise awareness of climate change
switch to renewable energy
sort your recycling

Summary

Key nouns
pollution · habitat · wildlife · deforestation · conservation · carbon footprint
Key adjectives
eco-friendly · endangered · renewable
Key verbs
recycle · conserve · reduce · protect
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