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used to introduce an opposing statement

pourtant

to cause something to change

changer

to make something happen, usually something bad

causer

a fight between different military forces during a war

combat

to go in front of or beside someone or something in order to show them the way or to make them go in a particular direction

conduire

to make a waste product usable again

recycler

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

diminuer

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

changement climatique

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

plastique

the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material

papier

a container that is used for drinks and is made of glass

verre

a nonmetal element that can be found in all organic compounds and living things

carbone

the act of producing or releasing something, especially gas or radiation, into the atmosphere or environment

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

réchauffement de la planète

the way that someone acts, particularly in the presence of others

comportement

(of a substance or product) causing no harm to the environment

vert

a type of life that a person or group is living

style de vie

to entirely consume a resource, leaving none remaining

raw materials found in nature that are used by human beings

ressources naturelles

to have faith in someone or something

compter sur

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 fossile

to release gases or odors into the air

émettre

a type of gas with no color and smell that is produced by burning carbon or during breathing out

dioxyde de carbone

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

protéger

a type of animal or plant that is at risk of becoming extinct

les espèces menacées

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

empreinte carbone

to devote a lot of effort, time, money, etc. to something from which one expects to achieve a good result

investir

describing a contract, agreement, etc. that can be continued for a further period of time

renouvelable

the physical and mental strength required for activity, work, etc.

énergie

to keep someone or something safe and away from harm, death, etc.

sauver