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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Contaminación, Residuos e Impacto Humano

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
carbon-neutral
[Adjetivo]

describing a state in which the carbon dioxide emission reaches zero or there is a balance between the amount of carbon dioxide emitted and absorbed

neutral en carbono

neutral en carbono

Ex: Carbon-neutral buildings use sustainable materials and energy-efficient designs to minimize environmental impact .Los edificios **carbono neutral** utilizan materiales sostenibles y diseños energéticamente eficientes para minimizar el impacto ambiental.
zero-emission
[Adjetivo]

(of a vehicle) not producing gases harmful to the environment

sin emisiones

sin emisiones

Ex: Investing in zero-emission technology is crucial for reducing carbon footprints and combating climate change .Invertir en tecnología **cero emisiones** es crucial para reducir las huellas de carbono y combatir el cambio climático.

to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material

contaminar

contaminar

Ex: Oil spills can contaminate beaches and marine ecosystems , causing extensive environmental damage .Los derrames de petróleo pueden **contaminar** las playas y los ecosistemas marinos, causando daños ambientales extensos.
to dump
[Verbo]

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

tirar

tirar

Ex: They dumped the leftover food into the compost bin .**Tiraron** la comida sobrante en el contenedor de compost.
disposal
[Sustantivo]

the act of getting rid of waste material

eliminación, desecho

eliminación, desecho

Ex: The landfill site is designated for the disposal of non-recyclable materials .El vertedero está designado para la **eliminación** de materiales no reciclables.
dumper
[Sustantivo]

a truck with a container that can be elevated to unload waste material

volquete

volquete

Ex: The company invested in a fleet of dumpers to handle large-scale earthmoving projects .La empresa invirtió en una flota de **volquetes** para manejar proyectos de movimiento de tierras a gran escala.
logging
[Sustantivo]

the act of cutting down trees to use their wood

explotación forestal, tala

explotación forestal, tala

Ex: The government imposed restrictions on logging to protect endangered species and their habitats.El gobierno impuso restricciones sobre **la tala de árboles** para proteger las especies en peligro de extinción y sus hábitats.
carbon monoxide
[Sustantivo]

an odorless, colorless, and poisonous gas that is produced from the burning of fossil fuels, which proves lethal in some cases

monóxido de carbono

monóxido de carbono

Ex: Carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms include headache, dizziness, and nausea.Los síntomas de intoxicación por **monóxido de carbono** incluyen dolor de cabeza, mareos y náuseas.
microplastic
[Sustantivo]

very small plastic pieces in the environment that originate from personal care products, clothing, etc. and the degradation of other plastic products

microplástico

microplástico

Ex: Consumer awareness about reducing plastic waste is crucial in preventing the accumulation of microplastics in the environment .La conciencia del consumidor sobre la reducción de residuos plásticos es crucial para prevenir la acumulación de **microplásticos** en el medio ambiente.
herbicide
[Sustantivo]

a chemical substance that kills plants, used for destroying plants that are not wanted

herbicida

herbicida

Ex: Proper application of herbicides is essential to prevent damage to non-target plants and ecosystems .La aplicación adecuada de los **herbicidas** es esencial para prevenir daños a plantas no objetivo y a los ecosistemas.
pollutant
[Sustantivo]

any substance that is harmful to the environment

contaminante

contaminante

Ex: Governments worldwide are working together to address global pollutants through international agreements .Los gobiernos de todo el mundo están trabajando juntos para abordar los **contaminantes** globales a través de acuerdos internacionales.
acid rain
[Sustantivo]

rain containing a great deal of acidic chemicals, caused by air pollution, which can harm the environment

lluvia ácida

lluvia ácida

Ex: Students tested rainwater samples from different parts of town to measure the impact of acid rain.Los estudiantes analizaron muestras de agua de lluvia de diferentes partes de la ciudad para medir el impacto de la **lluvia ácida**.
to leach
[Verbo]

to extract or wash out soluble substances from a material by passing a liquid through it

lixiviar, lixiviar

lixiviar, lixiviar

Ex: Vinegar can leach mineral deposits from old kettles when boiled inside them .El vinagre puede **lixiviar** los depósitos minerales de las teteras viejas cuando se hierve dentro de ellas.
consumption
[Sustantivo]

the act of using up something, such as resources, energy, or materials

consumo

consumo

Ex: Due to the new green initiatives , there 's been a reduction in fuel consumption in the city .
exhaust fumes
[Sustantivo]

waste gases expelled from an internal-combustion engine, containing pollutants that degrade air quality

gases de escape, humos de escape

gases de escape, humos de escape

Ex: Studies link long-term exposure to vehicle exhaust fumes with respiratory ailments .Los estudios vinculan la exposición prolongada a los **gases de escape** de los vehículos con afecciones respiratorias.
smog
[Sustantivo]

a combination of smoke and fog that is considered a form of air pollution

smog, esmog

smog, esmog

Ex: On some days , the smog was so dense that schools canceled outdoor activities for the safety of the children .Algunos días, el **smog** era tan denso que las escuelas cancelaron las actividades al aire libre por la seguridad de los niños.
oil spill
[Sustantivo]

the accidental or deliberate release of liquid petroleum or its products into the environment, especially into bodies of water, causing ecological damage

carbon footprint
[Sustantivo]

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

impacto ecológico

impacto ecológico

Ex: The company is working to reduce its carbon footprint by switching to renewable energy .La empresa está trabajando para reducir su **huella de carbono** cambiando a energías renovables.
Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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