Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Impact Humain, Ressources & Durabilité

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

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

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

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

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

to make a waste product usable again

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a substance that is emitted or released

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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