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Natural resources

tài nguyên thiên nhiên (VD: Some natural resources, such as natural gas and fossil fuel, cannot be replaced.)

Carbon footprint

dấu chân carbon (VD: We have partnered with nearby farms, hoping to reduce the carbon footprint of our delivery trucks.)

Greenhouse gas

khí nhà kính (VD: We need a global system for limiting greenhouse gas emissions.)

Natural disaster

thảm họa tự nhiên

The water cycle

vòng tuần hoàn nước (VD: The water cycle is often taught as a simple cycle of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.)

Soil erosion

sự xói mòn đất (VD: Soil erosion decreases soil fertility, which can negatively affect crop yields.)

Habitat loss

sự mất môi trường sống (VD: Habitat loss poses the greatest threat to species.)

Environmental issues

những vấn đề về môi trường (VD: People are becoming far more aware of environmental issues.)

Sustainable development

sự phát triển bền vững (VD: A large international meeting was held with the aim of promoting sustainable development in all countries.)

Environmental degradation/pollution

sự suy thoái/ô nhiễm môi trường (VD: One of the effects of environmental degradation is the absence of fish in that river.)

Environmental effect/impact

tác động đến môi trường (VD: He's concerned about the environmental effects of genetically modified foods.)

Environmental protection

bảo vệ môi trường (VD: Businesses have a major role in environmental protection.)

Exhaust fumes

khí thải (VD: Millions of people are breathing air heavily polluted by exhaust fumes.)

Industrial waste

chất thải công nghiệp (VD: Industrial waste is often mixed into municipal waste, making accurate assessments difficult.)

Landfill sites

bãi chôn lấp, bãi rác (VD: 90 percent of American rubbish is dumped in landfill sites.)