Il libro Solutions - Pre-intermedio - Unità 4 - 4H

used to introduce an opposing statement

comunque

to cause something to change

modificare

to make something happen, usually something bad

causare

a fight between different military forces during a war

combattimento

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

condurre

to make a waste product usable again

riciclare

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

ridurre

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

cambiamenti climatici

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

plastica

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

carta

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

bicchiere

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

carbonio

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

emissione

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

riscaldamento globale

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

comportamento

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

verde

a type of life that a person or group is living

stile di vita

to entirely consume a resource, leaving none remaining

usare

raw materials found in nature that are used by human beings

risorse naturali

to have faith in someone or something

contare su

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

combustibile fossile

to release gases or odors into the air

emettere

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

diossido di carbonio

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

proteggere

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

specie in via di estinzione

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

impronta di carbonio

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

investire

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

rinnovabile

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

energia

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

salvare