Talking about Environment: English Vocabulary List

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

"Deforestation hurts the environment."

"Deforestation is the large-scale removal of trees that destroys habitats and harms the environment."

an area of land characterized by its soil, water, and vegetation, where the water table is at or near the surface for a significant part of the year

"The wetland is a vital habitat for migrating birds."

"A constructed wetland is an artificial area designed to filter polluted water naturally."

trees and plants in general, particularly those of a specific habitat or area

"The vegetation here is green."

"The dense tropical vegetation along the riverbank provides a habitat for many rare species."

the existence of a range of different plants and animals in a natural environment

"The Coral Triangle is a global center of marine biodiversity."

"Biodiversity refers to the incredible variety of life on Earth at all levels"

the process of replanting trees in an area where forest cover has been depleted or removed, aiming to restore or create a forest ecosystem

"Reforestation efforts are underway to restore the burned forest."

"The organization planted thousands of new trees as part of a large reforestation project to restore the forest that had been destroyed by wildfires the previous year."

the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

"Global warming is bad."

"Scientists are concerned about the accelerating effects of global warming on polar ice caps."

the amount of carbon dioxide that an organization or person releases into the atmosphere

"Driving less reduces your carbon footprint."

"Driving a gas powered car every day can significantly increase your personal carbon footprint over time."

a global problem that is caused by the increase of harmful gases such as carbon dioxide which results in gradual warming of the earth

"The greenhouse effect traps heat."

"The greenhouse effect is a natural process that can be intensified by human activities releasing gases."

someone who makes efforts to protect the environment and wildlife from any type of harm

"A conservationist works to protect the natural world."

"The conservationist worked tirelessly to protect the endangered species from extinction by advocating for laws that would ban hunting in the region and preserve the animal's natural habitat."

tourism that includes visiting endangered natural environments which aims at preservation of the wildlife and the nature

"Ecotourism is a growing trend among responsible travelers."

"Ecotourism focuses on responsible travel to natural environments, aiming to preserve wildlife and local cultures."

a person who is concerned with the environment and tries to protect it

"The environmentalist gave a speech on plastic pollution."

"The environmentalist gave a passionate speech about the dangers of plastic pollution in the ocean and urged everyone to reduce their use of single-use plastic bottles and bags."

the detrimental increase in water temperature caused by the discharge of heated water from human activities, often harming aquatic ecosystems

"The factory's hot water release causes thermal pollution."

"A thermal plume from a nuclear power plant's cooling outflow is a form of thermal pollution; the unusually warm water discharged back into the river or ocean can act as a thermal barrier to migrating fish and disrupt the fragile local ecosystem."

to make decayed leaves, plants, or other organic waste into a mixture that can improve the soil's quality to help plants grow more quickly

"Compost your garden waste."

"You can compost your vegetable scraps and coffee grounds to create rich soil for your garden instead of throwing them away."