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used to introduce an opposing statement

no entanto

to cause something to change

mudando alguma coisa

to make something happen, usually something bad

causando algo

a fight between different military forces during a war

combate

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

liderando um grupo

to make a waste product usable again

reciclando

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

reduzindo algo

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

das Alterações Climáticas

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

plástico

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

papel

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

um copo

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

carbono

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

aquecimento global

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

estilo de vida

to entirely consume a resource, leaving none remaining

raw materials found in nature that are used by human beings

recursos naturais

to have faith in someone or something

confiar em alguém ou em algo

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

combustível fóssil

to release gases or odors into the air

emitir

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

gás carbônico

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

protegendo alguém

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

animais em extinção

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

pegada de carbono

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

renovável

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

energia

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

salvando alguém