The environment (31) Flashcards
to (v/v) the environment it is (adj) to the environment an environmental (n/n) on a global scale
damage/mitigate
harmful
catastrophe/concern
a (adj) task
daunting (intimidating)
disposal of _ _
household waste
to (v/v) waste
recycle/dump
a (adj) solution
partial
syn poisonoys
toxic (waste)
(adj)/(adj) health
public/private
(ad/emergingj) issue
urgent/emerging
weather (n)
pattern
(adv) vital
absolutely
to (v) our ways
change
syn extreme heat
searing heat
soaring temperatures
(adj) flooding on a regular basis
widespread
We can’t continue in this way without there being (adj) consequences
dire
an (adj) (n) change
irreversible climate
to reduce our (n)(n) and (n)(n)
carbon footprint/ food miles
Some companies have schemes for (v) (n) emissions/(n) (n)
offsetting carbon/vehicle emissions
a (adj) car
hybrid
to develop (adj) (n) sources for homes
alternative energy
_ heating
_ wind farms
solar
offshore
Oil supplies will (v) dry within 50 years
to run out
(adj) energy can make a real difference
renewable
politicians shouldn’t be afraid of (v) (n)(n) and incentives to encourage (n)-(adj) (n) in architecture
introducing, green taxes
eco-friendly design
to (v) a solution
find
