TOPIC 1: Environment Vocabulary

Environmental degradation

the deterioration of the natural environment through the depletion of resources

Adopt sustainable practices

choosing everyday actions and business methods that meet our current needs without harming the environment or draining natural resources

Carbon footprint

the total amount of greenhouse gases

Emit greenhouse gas / greenhouse gas emissions

the release of heat-trapping gases into Earth's atmosphere

Enforce environmental regulations

government actions taken to ensure individuals and corporations follow laws designed to protect public health and the environment

Promote environmetal awareness

educating people about how their actions impact nature

Habitat restoration

the active, intentional process of repairing degraded, damaged, or destroyed ecosystems to their natural, pre-disturbance state