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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Impacto Humano, Recursos y Sostenibilidad

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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)

to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

cortar

cortar

Ex: Clearing the backyard required cutting down overgrown bushes and shrubs with a sharp implement.Limpiar el patio trasero requirió **talarr** arbustos y matas crecidos con una herramienta afilada.
fossil fuel
[Sustantivo]

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

combustible fósil

combustible fósil

Ex: Many cars still rely on fossil fuels like gasoline .Muchos coches todavía dependen de los **combustibles fósiles** como la gasolina.
pollution
[Sustantivo]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

contaminación, polución

contaminación, polución

Ex: The pollution caused by plastic waste is a growing environmental crisis .La **contaminación** causada por los desechos plásticos es una crisis ambiental creciente.
rubbish
[Sustantivo]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

basura, desechos

basura, desechos

Ex: The council has implemented new bins for rubbish to encourage proper waste disposal in the community .El consejo ha implementado nuevos contenedores para la **basura** para fomentar la correcta eliminación de residuos en la comunidad.
global warming
[Sustantivo]

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

calentamiento global

calentamiento global

Ex: Global warming threatens ecosystems and wildlife .El **calentamiento global** amenaza los ecosistemas y la vida silvestre.
to recycle
[Verbo]

to make a waste product usable again

reciclar

reciclar

Ex: Electronic waste can be recycled to recover valuable materials and reduce electronic waste pollution .Los desechos electrónicos pueden ser **reciclados** para recuperar materiales valiosos y reducir la contaminación por desechos electrónicos.
litter
[Sustantivo]

waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place

basura, residuos

basura, residuos

Ex: The city fined him for throwing litter out of his car window .La ciudad lo multó por tirar **basura** por la ventana de su auto.
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.
extinction
[Sustantivo]

a situation in which a particular animal or plant no longer exists

extinción

extinción

greenhouse effect
[Sustantivo]

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

efecto invernadero

efecto invernadero

Ex: The greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon vital for sustaining life on Earth , but the enhanced greenhouse effect caused by human activities has accelerated climate change and its associated impacts .**El efecto invernadero** es un fenómeno natural vital para mantener la vida en la Tierra, pero el efecto invernadero intensificado causado por las actividades humanas ha acelerado el cambio climático y sus impactos asociados.
greenhouse gas
[Sustantivo]

any type of gas, particularly carbon dioxide, that contributes to global warming by trapping heat

gas de efecto invernadero, gas invernadero

gas de efecto invernadero, gas invernadero

Ex: Policies aim to reduce the production of greenhouse gases globally .Las políticas tienen como objetivo reducir la producción de **gases de efecto invernadero** a nivel mundial.
fume
[Sustantivo]

smoke or gas that has a sharp smell or is harmful if inhaled

gas

gas

Ex: Workers were advised to wear masks to avoid inhaling harmful fumes in the laboratory.Se aconsejó a los trabajadores que usaran máscaras para evitar inhalar **humos** nocivos en el laboratorio.
overpopulation
[Sustantivo]

a situation where the number of people living in a particular area is more than the capacity of the environment to support them

sobrepoblación, superpoblación

sobrepoblación, superpoblación

Ex: In some countries , overpopulation is causing serious ecological imbalances .En algunos países, la **sobrepoblación** está causando graves desequilibrios ecológicos.
climate change
[Sustantivo]

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

cambio climático

cambio climático

Ex: The effects of climate change are evident in our changing weather patterns .Los efectos del **cambio climático** son evidentes en nuestros patrones climáticos cambiantes.
emission
[Sustantivo]

a substance that is emitted or released

emisión, descarga

emisión, descarga

deforestation
[Sustantivo]

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

deforestación

deforestación

Ex: Activists are protesting against companies responsible for massive deforestation.Los activistas están protestando contra las empresas responsables de la **deforestación** masiva.
toxic waste
[Sustantivo]

a type of waste that contains harmful chemicals that can cause serious health and environmental problems if not properly handled and disposed of

residuos tóxicos, desechos tóxicos

residuos tóxicos, desechos tóxicos

Ex: The community protested against the construction of a toxic waste disposal facility nearby .La comunidad protestó contra la construcción de una instalación de eliminación de **residuos tóxicos** cerca.
solar energy
[Sustantivo]

power that is obtained from the sun in the form of electrical energy

energía solar

energía solar

Ex: Many countries are investing in solar energy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels .Muchos países están invirtiendo en la **energía solar** para reducir la dependencia de los combustibles fósiles.
solar panel
[Sustantivo]

a piece of equipment, usually placed on a roof, that absorbs the energy of sun and uses it to produce electricity or heat

panel solar

panel solar

Ex: They installed solar panels on the roof to make the building more energy-efficient .Instalaron **paneles solares** en el techo para hacer el edificio más eficiente energéticamente.
nuclear energy
[Sustantivo]

powerful energy that is produced when the core of an atom is splitted

energía nuclear, energía atómica

energía nuclear, energía atómica

organic
[Adjetivo]

(of food or farming techniques) produced or done without any artificial or chemical substances

orgánico

orgánico

Ex: The store has a wide selection of organic snacks and beverages .La tienda tiene una amplia selección de bocadillos y bebidas **orgánicas**.
green energy
[Sustantivo]

energy that is produced using renewable, environmentally friendly sources, such as wind, solar, or hydroelectric power

energía verde

energía verde

Ex: Hydropower is a reliable and efficient type of green energy.La energía hidroeléctrica es un tipo de **energía verde** confiable y eficiente.
reforestation
[Sustantivo]

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

reforestación, repoblación forestal

reforestación, repoblación forestal

Ex: Reforestation efforts along riverbanks help prevent soil erosion and maintain water quality .Los esfuerzos de **reforestación** a lo largo de las riberas ayudan a prevenir la erosión del suelo y a mantener la calidad del agua.
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