air quality: the cleanliness of the air we
breathe
to become extinct: to no longer exist
to be under threat: to be in danger of becoming extinct
climate change: the change in worldwide weather
patterns
endangered species: categories of animals or plants
that are in danger of becoming extinct
energy conservation: the careful management of energy
resources to ensure they last as long as possible
environmentally friendly: behaviour and products that do not
harm the environment
exhaust fumes: the toxic gases given off by
vehicles powered by petrol
flash floods: floods that happen quickly
fossil fuels: energy resources like gas and oil
that are produced deep below the ground over millions of years
future generations: the people who live after us
to get back to nature: to live a life that is closer to
nature
global warming: the increasing temperature of the
world brought about by gases such as carbon dioxide
heavy industry: the manufacture of heavy articles
and materials in large numbers
humanitarian aid: the act of showing support to
people struggling to survive
impact on: the effect on
loss of habitat: the decline in areas of land
where animals and plants would normally exist
man-made disaster: widespread damage or loss of
life brought about by the action of humans
natural disaster: an event such as an earthquake,
flood or hurricane which causes widespread damage or loss of life
natural environment: the place where animals and plants
would normally be found in nature
the natural world: the world of nature
oil spill: waste usually deposited in the
seas and oceans after an accident at sea
poaching: to hunt and kill wild animals
illegally
pollution levels: the amount of toxic waste
pressure group: a group of people who try to
raise awareness of issues and try to affect the views and actions of people and
organisations
toxic waste: poisonous, unwanted rubbish often
produced by industrial processes
wildlife conservation: to protect animals and plants and
their habitats
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