the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage
森林伐採
an area of land characterized by its soil, water, and vegetation, where the water table is at or near the surface for a significant part of the year
湿地, 沼地
trees and plants in general, particularly those of a specific habitat or area
植生, フローラ
the existence of a range of different plants and animals in a natural environment
生物多様性
the process of replanting trees in an area where forest cover has been depleted or removed, aiming to restore or create a forest ecosystem
再森林化
an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted
聖域, 自然保護区
the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect
地球温暖化, 平均気温の上昇
the amount of carbon dioxide that an organization or person releases into the atmosphere
カーボンフットプリント, 二酸化炭素排出量
a global problem that is caused by the increase of harmful gases such as carbon dioxide which results in gradual warming of the earth
温室効果, 地球温暖化
someone who makes efforts to protect the environment and wildlife from any type of harm
自然保護者, 環境保護者
the deliberate use of environmental harm as a strategy in conflict, or efforts to protect the environment from such harm
エコ戦争, 環境戦争
tourism that includes visiting endangered natural environments which aims at preservation of the wildlife and the nature
エコツーリズム, 環境ツーリズム
a person who is concerned with the environment and tries to protect it
環境保護者, エコロジスト
the detrimental increase in water temperature caused by the discharge of heated water from human activities, often harming aquatic ecosystems
熱汚染, サーマルポリューション
to make decayed leaves, plants, or other organic waste into a mixture that can improve the soil's quality to help plants grow more quickly
堆肥化する, コンポストする