ecosistema
a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system
ecología
the scientific study of the environment or the interrelation of living creatures and the way they affect each other
reserva
an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted
cinturón verde
a strip of open land around a city where construction is prohibited in order to protect the environment
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combustible fósil
a fuel that is found in nature and obtained from the remains of plants and animals that died millions of years ago, such as coal and gas
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combustible alternativo
any fuel that can be used instead of fossil fuels
Alternative fuel refers to any fuel other than gasoline or diesel that is used to power vehicles. These fuels include electricity, hydrogen, natural gas, propane, ethanol, and biodiesel. They are often considered better for the environment because they can produce fewer harmful gases and reduce the use of oil-based fuels. Some alternative fuels, like electricity and hydrogen, can power vehicles without releasing harmful gases, while others, like ethanol and biodiesel, are made from renewable sources, helping to lower dependence on nonrenewable fuels.
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sin emisiones
(of a vehicle) not producing gases harmful to the environment
respetuoso con el medio ambiente
referring to actions, products, or practices that aim to preserve or protect the natural environment
biodegradable
(of an object) able to be broken down by living organisms such as bacteria, which is then safe for the environment
ecológico
referring to products, actions, or practices that are designed to cause minimal harm to the environment
refinar
to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance
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no renovable
(of a natural resource or source of energy) existing in limited amounts and not replaceable after being used
conservación
the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities
impacto ecológico
the amount of carbon dioxide that an organization or person releases into the atmosphere
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cambio climático
a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall
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fuego incontrolado
a large fire that spreads fast and causes much destruction
tsunami
a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption
tóxico
consisting of poisonous substances
contaminante
any substance that is harmful to the environment
efecto invernadero
a global problem that is caused by the increase of harmful gases such as carbon dioxide which results in gradual warming of the earth
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(esmog)
smog
a combination of smoke and fog that is considered a form of air pollution
capa de ozono
a layer of gases in the earth's atmosphere that does not let the sun's ultraviolet radiation pass through
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erupción
the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain
deforestación
the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage
contaminar
to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material
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consumo
the action or process of using a resource such as energy or food
tormenta de nieve
a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds
húmedo
(of the climate) having a lot of moisture in the air, causing an uncomfortable and sticky feeling
monzón
a period in the summer during which wind blows and rain falls in India or other hot South Asian countries
tormenta
the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm
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