GLOBAL WARMING (SYNONYMS)

global warming

increasing global temperatures

cause severe damage to

pose a serious threat to

extreme weather events

natural disasters = blizzards, prolonged droughts, tsunamis

environmental damage

environmental degradation = environmental deterioration

carbon emissions

heat-trapping gases = greenhouse gases = toxic gases

fossil fuels

petrol, oil and natural gas = non-renewable energy sources

renewable energy sources

environmentally - friendly energy sources = solar, wind or water power

deforestation

forest clearance = cutting down trees illegally

the world’s most threatened and endangered animals

animal species which are on the verge of extinction

to be important

play an important role

air pollution

poor air quality

a huge amount of waste

millions of tonnes of waste

cause

lead to = result in

to be responsible for

take the responsibility for

save the earth

protect our planet = protect the environment

solve

tackle = address = mitigate

impose stricter punishments on

impose more stringent regulations on

illegal logging

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