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

Learn FCE vocabulary for human impact, resources, and sustainability, including conservation, energy, waste, consumption, environmental responsibility, and resource use.

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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
to cut down

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

cortar

cortar

Ex: The city had to cut down several diseased trees to prevent the spread of the infection to healthier ones. 

La ciudad tuvo que talarr varios árboles enfermos para prevenir la propagación de la infección a los más saludables.

fossil fuel
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: Fossil fuels are a major source of global energy production. 

Los combustibles fósiles son una fuente importante de producción de energía global.

pollution
pollution
[Sustantivo]

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

contaminación, polución

contaminación, polución

Ex: Due to the severe pollution, many species of birds no longer visit the area. 

Debido a la grave contaminación, muchas especies de aves ya no visitan el área.

rubbish
rubbish
[Sustantivo]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

basura, desechos

basura, desechos

Ex: The park was littered with rubbish, prompting volunteers to organize a clean-up day. 

El parque estaba lleno de basura, lo que llevó a los voluntarios a organizar un día de limpieza.

global warming
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 is causing glaciers to melt at an alarming rate. 

El calentamiento global está provocando que los glaciares se derritan a un ritmo alarmante.

to recycle
to recycle
[Verbo]

to make a waste product usable again

reciclar

reciclar

Ex: Composting is a method of recycling organic waste to create nutrient-rich soil for gardening. 

El compostaje es un método de reciclaje de residuos orgánicos para crear suelo rico en nutrientes para la jardinería.

litter
litter
[Sustantivo]

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

basura, residuos

basura, residuos

Ex: Litter left by careless visitors is harmful to wildlife. 

La basura dejada por visitantes descuidados es perjudicial para la vida silvestre.

carbon footprint
carbon footprint
[Sustantivo]

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

impacto ecológico

impacto ecológico

Ex: Manufacturing industries often have a high carbon footprint. 

Las industrias manufactureras suelen tener una huella de carbono alta.

extinction
extinction
[Sustantivo]

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

extinción

extinción

greenhouse effect
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
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: The use of fossil fuels contributes to greenhouse gas pollution. 

El uso de combustibles fósiles contribuye a la contaminación por gases de efecto invernadero.

fume
fume
[Sustantivo]

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

gas

gas

Ex: The chef accidentally inhaled fumes from the burnt food, making her cough. 

El chef inhaló accidentalmente humos de la comida quemada, lo que le hizo toser.

overpopulation
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: Experts believe overpopulation will cause severe food shortages in the future. 

Los expertos creen que la sobrepoblación causará graves escaseces de alimentos en el futuro.

climate change
climate change
[Sustantivo]

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

cambio climático

cambio climático

Ex: Droughts and floods are becoming more frequent due to climate change. 

Las sequías e inundaciones se están volviendo más frecuentes debido al cambio climático.

emission
emission
[Sustantivo]

a substance that is emitted or released

emisión, descarga

emisión, descarga

deforestation
deforestation
[Sustantivo]

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

deforestación

deforestación

Ex: Rapid deforestation has destroyed the habitats of countless wildlife species. 

La deforestación rápida ha destruido los hábitats de innumerables especies de vida silvestre.

toxic waste
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: Workers wore protective gear while handling toxic waste at the site. 

Los trabajadores usaban equipo de protección mientras manipulaban residuos tóxicos en el sitio.

solar energy
solar energy
[Sustantivo]

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

energía solar

energía solar

Ex: The desert is an ideal location for generating solar energy due to its constant sunlight. 

El desierto es un lugar ideal para generar energía solar debido a su constante luz solar.

solar panel
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: The solar panel system provides enough power for the entire house. 

El sistema de panel solar proporciona suficiente energía para toda la casa.

nuclear energy
nuclear energy
[Sustantivo]

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

energía nuclear, energía atómica

energía nuclear, energía atómica

Ex: The explosion released an immense amount of nuclear energy in a fraction of a second. 
organic
organic
[Adjetivo]

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

orgánico

orgánico

Ex: Many consumers prefer organic food due to its perceived health benefits and lower environmental impact. 

Muchos consumidores prefieren los alimentos orgánicos debido a sus beneficios percibidos para la salud y su menor impacto ambiental.

green energy
green energy
[Sustantivo]

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

energía verde

energía verde

Ex: Many countries are shifting from fossil fuels to green energy sources. 

Muchos países están pasando de los combustibles fósiles a las fuentes de energía verde.

reforestation
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: Environmental organizations are actively involved in promoting reforestation projects to combat climate change. 

Las organizaciones ambientales están activamente involucradas en la promoción de proyectos de reforestación para combatir el cambio climático.

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