environmental problems ( vocab in use )

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globalisation (n.) — Globalisation has made it easier to communicate across the world.

The process of operating internationally; toàn cầu hóa

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green party ( n )

She is a member of the Green Party and advocates for renewable energy.

  • Tiếng Anh: a political party that focuses on environmental issues, social justice, and sustainability

  • Tiếng Việt: Đảng Xanh, một đảng chính trị quan tâm đến môi trường, công bằng xã hội và phát triển bền vững

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fossil fuel ( n )

Burning fossil fuels contributes to global warming.

  • Tiếng Anh: a natural fuel such as coal, oil, or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms

  • Tiếng Việt: nhiên liệu hóa thạch (than, dầu, khí, được hình thành từ xác sinh vật trong quá khứ địa chất)

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hazardous waste (n.) — Factories must not release hazardous waste into rivers.

Dangerous or harmful waste materials; chất thải nguy hại

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ozone depletion (n.) — Ozone depletion increases UV radiation.

The thinning of the Earth's ozone layer; sự suy giảm tầng ozone

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smog (n.) — The city was covered in thick smog.

A mixture of smoke and fog causing air pollution; sương khói ô nhiễm

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rainforest destruction (n.) — Rainforest destruction threatens biodiversity.

Damage to tropical forests; sự tàn phá rừng mưa nhiệt đới

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polar ice caps (n.) — The polar ice caps are melting due to climate change.

Large ice areas at the poles; chỏm băng ở hai cực

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species (n.) — Many species are at risk of extinction.

A group of organisms with similar characteristics; loài

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endangered (adj.) — Pandas are an endangered species.

At risk of becoming extinct; bị đe dọa, có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng

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labour-saving ( adj )

A washing machine is a labour-saving device.

Tiếng Anh: designed to reduce the amount of work needed

Tiếng Việt: tiết kiệm công sức, giảm sức lao động

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waste disposal ( n )

  • Proper waste disposal is essential to protect the environment.

  • Tiếng Anh: the act of getting rid of waste materials safely

  • Tiếng Việt: sự xử lý chất thải, sự vứt bỏ rác thải

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respiratory ( adj )

Smoking can cause respiratory diseases.

  • Tiếng Anh: relating to breathing or the organs used for breathing

  • Tiếng Việt: (thuộc) hô hấp

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disposable ( adj )

Disposable plates are convenient for picnics.

  • Tiếng Anh: intended to be thrown away after use

  • Tiếng Việt: dùng một lần, có thể vứt bỏ

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extinct (adj.) — Dinosaurs are extinct.

No longer existing; tuyệt chủng

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ecological (adj.) — We must consider ecological impacts.

Related to ecology or the environment; thuộc về sinh thái

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reserves (n.) — Wildlife reserves help protect endangered animals.

Protected areas for wildlife; khu bảo tồn

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dispose of (v.) — We must dispose of wastewater safely.

To get rid of something safely; vứt bỏ / xử lý

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conservation (n.) — Forest conservation helps maintain biodiversity.

The protection of natural resources; sự bảo tồn

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conversation (n.) — We had a long conversation about environmental issues.

An exchange of spoken ideas; cuộc trò chuyện

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concern (n., v.) — Environmental pollution is a major concern.

A worry OR to worry/affect someone; mối lo ngại / làm ai lo

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concerned (adj.) — She is concerned about climate change.

Worried or anxious about something; lo lắng / quan tâm

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nature reserve (n.) — The park is a nature reserve to protect endangered species.

An area protected for wildlife and plants; khu bảo tồn thiên nhiên