Day 22_Vocabulary_ Environment & Causes of Pollution

pollution

ô nhiễm

Air pollution is one of the most serious problems in large cities.

global warming

sự nóng lên toàn cầu

Global warming is caused mainly by greenhouse gas emissions.

greenhouse gases

khí nhà kính

CO₂ and methane are the main greenhouse gases contributing to climate change.

emission

khí thải

Car emissions increase the amount of harmful substances in the air.

fossil fuels

nhiên liệu hóa thạch

Burning fossil fuels is a major source of air pollution.

deforestation

nạn phá rừng

Deforestation leads to a rise in carbon dioxide levels.

urbanization

đô thị hóa

Rapid urbanization results in more traffic and air pollution.

smog

khói bụi

The smog in big cities can seriously harm people’s health.

waste

chất thải

Industrial waste is often dumped into rivers, causing water pollution.

climate

khí hậu

Human activities are changing the global climate.

industrial activities

các hoạt động công nghiệp

Industrial activities release toxic chemicals into the environment.

vehicle exhaust fumes

khí thải xe cộ

Vehicle exhaust fumes are a common source of urban air pollution.

environmental degradation

suy thoái môi trường

Rapid development causes environmental degradation in many countries.

traffic congestion

ùn tắc giao thông

Traffic congestion in big cities worsens air pollution

water contamination

ô nhiễm nguồn nước

Factories often cause water contamination by dumping chemicals.

overpopulation

bùng nổ dân số

Overpopulation in cities increases waste and energy use.

industrial waste

chất thải công nghiệp

The government should regulate the disposal of industrial waste.