Vocabulary- Environmental challenges

climate change

a permanent change in the Earth’s weather because of human activity cause the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

the environment

the air, water, and land on Earth, which is affected by peoples activities

environmental

the protection of natural resources

carbon emissions = greenhouse gas emissions

the liberation of greenhouse gases in the earth's atmosphere that cause a greenhouse effect

greenhouse effect

the (natural) warming of the air round the Earth as a result of pollution

global warming

the unnatural rise in the Earth's air temperature because of greenhouse gases caused by human activities

fossil fuels

Natural fuels such as coal, oil and gas, formed from the leftover of living organisms

clean energy

energy sources that produce little to no pollution or greenhouse gas emissions

solar panels

instrument that transforms sunlight into electricity

electricity

A form of energy that comes from charged particles and is used to power homes and equipment.

pollution

The present of toxic materials in the environment

waste

Unwanted or unusable materials trashed

recycling

The process of transforming waste into re-usable materials

extreme weather

abnormal weather factors, such as hurricanes, heat waves or blizzards

forest fire

An uncontrolled fire spreading by forests

flood

An overflow of water on to land that is normally dry

drought

A period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortages.

environmentally friendly

Planned to have minimal or positive impact on the environment

predict a problem

Prevent a potential problem before it happened.

potential failure

The possibility of an unsuccessful outcome in a plan or activity.

protect the environment

to take actions aimed at protecting natural ecosystems and reducing the negative impacts on nature.

humid atmosphere

An environment with a lot of damp in the air.

face difficulties

experience challenges

pose a threat

To represent a potential danger or risk to someone or something.

unstable environment

A situation in which external factors, such as weather or market conditions, are uncalculable

sustainable solutions

methods that treat problems while minimizing negative environmental impacts.

high temperatures

Augmented heat levels, often caused by climate change

growing demand

desire for a product or service

face a challenge

if a difficult situation comes at you, it will affect you

embrace the challenge

accept a difficult situation with a positive attitude

deal with a challenge

to take the necessary action to solve a problem

(coffee) production

processing, and distributing coffee.

(coffee) plantation

growing coffee plants

(coffee) plant

The plant type from which coffee beans are grown,

(coffee) agriculture

growing coffee plants for commercial purposes.

artificially

way that needs human intervention

sustainable

Can be maintained without damaging the environment.

sustainability

The practice of meeting present needs without risking the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

coffee production

The process of growing, harvesting, and processing coffee beans

altitude

The height of an area

farmer

A person who owns or manages a farm, growing crops or raising animals

(farm) A piece of land used to grow crops or raise animals.

decaffeinated

Having most or all of the caffeine removed.

pesticides

Chemicals used to kill insects

supply chain

integral chain

season

A period of the year when special crops are grown or picked

temperature

The degree of heat or cold in the atmosphere or a place

supply

The quantity of a product available for sale

demand

The level of desire or need for a product in the market.