POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMENT

Carbon footprint

Dấu chân carbon; the total amount of CO2 emissions caused by an individual, organization, or activity. Example: "Reducing your carbon footprint helps fight climate change."

Greenhouse gases

Khí nhà kính; gases that trap heat in the atmosphere. Example: "Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas."

Fossil fuels

Nhiên liệu hóa thạch; coal, oil, and natural gas used for energy. Example: "Burning fossil fuels contributes to global warming."

Greenhouse effect

Hiệu ứng nhà kính; warming of Earth's atmosphere due to trapped heat. Example: "The greenhouse effect causes higher global temperatures."

Global warming

Sự nóng lên toàn cầu; the increase in Earth's average temperature. Example: "Global warming leads to melting ice caps."

Climate change

Biến đổi khí hậu; long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns. Example: "Climate change affects ecosystems worldwide."

Rising sea levels

Mực nước biển dâng cao; increase in ocean levels due to melting ice. Example: "Rising sea levels threaten coastal cities."

Desertification

Sa mạc hóa; land turning into desert due to environmental factors. Example: "Overgrazing can cause desertification."

Deforestation

Nạn phá rừng; clearing forests for human use. Example: "Deforestation reduces biodiversity."

Ecological footprint

Dấu chân sinh thái; measure of human demand on natural resources. Example: "Living sustainably reduces your ecological footprint."

Plastic waste

Rác thải nhựa; discarded plastic materials. Example: "Plastic waste pollutes oceans."

Shrinking habitats

Môi trường sống bị thu hẹp; loss of natural areas for wildlife. Example: "Urbanization causes shrinking habitats for animals."

To cut down (trees)

Chặt cây; to fell or remove trees. Example: "They cut down trees for timber."

To cut back (emissions)

Cắt giảm (khí thải); reduce the release of pollutants. Example: "Factories must cut back emissions to protect air quality."

To break down

Phân hủy; decompose naturally. Example: "Plastic takes years to break down."

To switch to (clean energy)

Chuyển sang (năng lượng sạch); use renewable energy sources. Example: "We should switch to solar power."

To preserve (natural resources)

Bảo tồn (tài nguyên thiên nhiên); protect resources from depletion. Example: "We need to preserve forests for future generations."

To tackle (a problem/issue)

Giải quyết (một vấn đề); deal with or address a problem. Example: "Governments must tackle climate change."

To dump (waste)

Xả rác/thải; dispose of waste improperly. Example: "Factories illegally dump waste into rivers."

To become self-sufficient

Trở nên tự cung tự cấp; able to provide for oneself. Example: "Communities aim to become self-sufficient in energy."

To harm (the environment)

Gây hại (đến môi trường); damage natural surroundings. Example: "Chemical spills harm the environment."

Eco-friendly practices

Các hoạt động thân thiện với môi trường; actions that reduce environmental impact. Example: "Recycling and using less plastic are eco-friendly practices."

Renewable energy

Năng lượng tái tạo; energy from natural sources like sun, wind, water. Example: "Solar and wind power are renewable energy sources."

Solar farm

Trang trại điện mặt trời; large area with solar panels generating electricity. Example: "The solar farm produces energy for the city."

Wind turbine

Tua-bin gió; device that converts wind into electricity. Example: "The wind turbine powers hundreds of homes."

Forest protection

Bảo vệ rừng; efforts to conserve forests. Example: "Forest protection prevents soil erosion."

Reforestation

Tái trồng rừng; planting trees to restore forests. Example: "Reforestation helps combat deforestation."

Wildlife conservation

Bảo tồn động vật hoang dã; protecting wild animals and their habitats. Example: "Wildlife conservation programs save endangered species."

Environmental awareness

Nhận thức về môi trường; understanding the importance of protecting nature. Example: "Environmental awareness is increasing among young people."

Sustainable practices

Các hoạt động bền vững; using resources without harming the environment. Example: "Sustainable practices include reducing energy consumption."

Pollution control

Kiểm soát ô nhiễm; measures to reduce pollution. Example: "The city implemented pollution control measures."

Waste management

Quản lý chất thải; processes for handling and disposing of waste. Example: "Proper waste management reduces environmental damage."

Eco-friendly products

Sản phẩm thân thiện với môi trường; items that have minimal environmental impact. Example: "They prefer eco-friendly products made from recycled materials."