#VocabularyEnvironment and Sustainability Common Collocations*
Climate change -
Definition: Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns.
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Carbon footprint -
Definition: The total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly or indirectly by an individual or entity.
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Renewable energy -
Definition: Energy sourced from naturally replenishing resources like wind, solar, or hydro.
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Sustainable development -
Definition: Economic growth that meets present needs without compromising future generations
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Environmental degradation -
Definition: The deterioration of the environment through depletion of natural resources and pollution.
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Greenhouse gases -
Definition: Gases, including carbon dioxide and methane, that trap heat in the atmosphere.
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Biodiversity loss -
Definition: The decline in the variety of species within an ecosystem.
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Deforestation -
Definition: The large-scale removal of forests, often to make way for agricultural or urban development.
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Waste management -
Definition: The collection, transportation, and disposal of waste materials.
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Fossil fuels -
Definition: Natural energy sources like coal, oil, and gas formed from the remains of living organisms.
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Ecological footprint -
Definition: The impact of human activities measured in terms of the area of land required to sustain them.
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Overpopulation -
Definition: The condition where the population exceeds the capacity of the environment to support it.
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Renewable resources -
Definition: Resources that can be replenished naturally, such as sunlight, wind, and water.
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Water scarcity -
Definition: The lack of sufficient available water resources to meet the needs of a population.
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Air pollution -
Definition: The contamination of the air by harmful substances, including chemicals and particulate matter.
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