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oil wells

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hole made in the ground for the removal of oil

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offshore

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away form or at a distance from the coast

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coal fired

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using a coal as a fuel

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coal mines

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deep hole or system of holes under the ground from which coal is removed

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pipeline

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large tube through which liquid or gas can flow for long distances

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onshore

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on the land opposite offshore

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wind farms

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group of wind turbines that are used for producing electricity

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wind farms

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group of wind turbines that are used for producing electricity

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solar panels

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devices that change energy from the sun into electricity

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hydroelectric

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producing electricity by the force of fast moving water such as rivers or waterfalls

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biomass

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dead plant and animal material suitable for using as fuel

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tidal power

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using the force of the sea tide to produce energy

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wave power

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using the force of waves in the sea to produce energy

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renewables

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note that renewable can also be used as a countable noun

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nuclear

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using the power produced when the nucleus of an atom is divided or joined to another nucleus

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16
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geothermal

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using the heat inside the earth

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17
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consumption

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how much is used of something

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power hungry

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using a great amount of energy

19
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appliances

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electrical equipment used in the home , washing machines fridges

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monitoring

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regularly watching and checking something over a period of time

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consuming

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using energy time especially in large amounts

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gas guzzler

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one that uses a lot of fuel

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energy efficient

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using only a little electricity, gas

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food miles

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distance food is transported from where it is produced when it reaches the consumer

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carbon footprint
measurement of the amount of carbon dioxide that your activities create
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deposits
layer formed under the ground especially over a very long period of time
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finite
having an end or lasting a limited time
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scruffy
untidy
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dress codes
specific way of dressing in a particular social group
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attire
clothing
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reveals
shows
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cleavage
space between a woman’s breasts
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midriff
part of the body between the chest and the waist
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fabrics
materials
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frumpy
old fashioned
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out fit
set of the clothes for a particular day
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suits
jacket and trousers in the same material
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invaluable
extremely useful
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accessories
extra items added to clothing like decorative purpose
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cufflinks
decorative objects used to fasten the cuffs on men’s shirts
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dress down days
days when people wear less formal clothes
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overalls
piece of clothing covering all the body
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safety helmets
hat to protect the head