024. Environmental Problems

the fact that the cultures and economic systems around the world are becoming connected and similar as a result of improvement in communications and development of multinational corporations

rain containing a great deal of acidic chemicals, caused by air pollution, which can harm the environment

toxic and harmful substances in the air that can cause illnesses

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

dangerous waste that can harm people, animals, or the environment and needs special disposal

a combination of smoke and fog that is considered a form of air pollution

the poisoning of bodies of water caused by harmful materials

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

‌a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall

the action or process of causing significant damage to something, rendering it unable to exist or continue in its normal state

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

the layer of gases surrounding a planet, held in place by gravity

the state of a substance that is neither solid nor liquid

relating to the regions near the Earth's North and South Poles

the thick coating of ice that covers a large area, mostly in polar regions

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

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

(of an animal, plant, etc.) not having any living members, either due to natural causes, environmental changes, or human activity

having too many people for the available space or resources

involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope

related to the connection between animals, plants, and humans and their environment

shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities

referring to actions, products, or practices that aim to preserve or protect the natural environment

in a manner that relates to or concerns the environment and its interactions with living organisms

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

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

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

being in good condition and without any damage or flaws