CLIMATE CHANGE

aftershock

(n) a smaller earthquake following the main shock of a large earthquake.

carbon footprint

(n) the total carbon dioxide emissions produced by an individual, group, or location

carbon-neutral

(a) an activity that does not change atmospheric CO2 concentrations

carbon capture and storage

(n) The process of removing carbon dioxide gas from coal-burning power and industrial plants and storing it somewhere (usually underground or under the seabed) so that it is not released into the atmosphere, essentially forever.

clearcutting/ clear felling

(v) a forestry or logging practice in which most or all trees in an area are cut down

climate denial

The rejection of the proposition that climate change is caused by human activity is occurring

climate emergency

(n) A situation in which immediate action is required to reduce climate change

eco-anxiety

(n) fear of environmental damage or ecological disaster

electrical storm

(n) a storm with bolts of lightning

energy-efficient

(a) using less energy

flight-shame

(n) the idea that people should stop travelling by plane in order to limit damage to the environment

greenhouse gases

(n) Gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, water vapor, and ozone in the atmosphere which are involved in the greenhouse effect.

hazardous waste

(n) Any material that can be harmful to human health or the environment if it is not properly disposed of

ozone-friendly

(a) not containing substances that will damage the ozone layer

shock wave

(n) a sudden wave of increased pressure or temperature, caused by an explosion, an earthquake, or an object moving faster than the speed of sound
(n) a very strong reaction that spreads through a group of people when something surprising or bad happens

solar radiation

(n) radiant energy emitted by the sun from a nuclear fusion reaction that creates electromagnetic energy

tidal wave

(n) a giant ocean wave

tremor

(n) a shaking movement; a nervous or excited feeling

waterspout

(n) a tornado that forms over water (vòi rồng)

zero-emission

(a) releasing no greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide or methane