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global warming
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behavior
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lifestyle
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endangered species
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natural resources
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renewable energy
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carbon emission
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carbon footprint
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carbon dioxide
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fossil fuel
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to rely on
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to reduce
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to cause
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to emit
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to lead
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to use up
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to recycle
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to protect
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to invest
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to alter
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to save
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green
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nevertheless
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what is more
to combat
Verb
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/ˈkɑmbæt/, /kəmˈbæt/
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to prevent something harmful from happening or becoming worse

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They are working hard to combat pollution in the city.
The team is finding new ways to combat climate change.

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climate change
climate change
noun
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/ˈklaɪmət ˌʧeɪndʒ/

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

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compound noun
plastic
plastic
noun
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/ˈplæstɪk/

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

paper
paper
noun
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/ˈpeɪpɝ/

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

glass
glass
noun
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/ɡlæs/

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

What is a "glass"?

A glass, in the context of drinkware, is a container used for serving various beverages, including water, juice, soda, cocktails, and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. It is typically made of transparent or translucent material, such as glass or crystal, allowing the contents to be visible. Glasses come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and designs, each suited for different types of drinks and occasions. They may have stems and bases, or they may be stemless, depending on the style and functionality.

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global warming
noun
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/ɡlˈoʊbəl wˈɔːɹmɪŋ/

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

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compound noun
behavior
noun
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/bɪˈheɪvjɚ/

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

lifestyle
noun
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/ˈɫaɪfˌstaɪɫ/

a type of life that a person or group is living

endangered species
endangered species
noun
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/ɛndˈeɪndʒɚd spˈiːsiːz/

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

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compound noun
natural resources
noun
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/nˈætʃɚɹəl ɹɪsˈoːɹsᵻz/

raw materials found in nature that are used by human beings

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compound noun
renewable energy
noun
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/ɹɪnˈuːəbəl ˈɛnɚdʒi/

a type of energy derived from natural sources that can be replenished, such as sunlight, wind, and water

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compound noun
carbon emission
noun
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/kˈɑːɹbən ɪmˈɪʃən/

the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, primarily from burning fossil fuels, industrial processes, and etc.

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compound noun
carbon footprint
noun
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/ˈkɑrbən ˈfʊtˌprɪnt/

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

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compound noun
carbon dioxide
noun
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/ˈkɑrbən daɪˈɑksaɪd/

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

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fossil fuel
fossil fuel
noun
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/ˈfɑsəl ˈfjuːəl/

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

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compound noun
to rely on
to rely on
Verb
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/ɹɪlˈaɪ ˈɑːn/

to have faith in someone or something

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Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
rely
phrase's particle
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to reduce
to reduce
Verb
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/rɪˈdus/

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

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to cause
to cause
Verb
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/kɑz/ , /kɔz/

to make something happen, usually something bad

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to emit
to emit
Verb
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/ɪˈmɪt/

to release gases or odors into the air

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to lead
to lead
Verb
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/liːd/

to guide or show the direction for others to follow

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to use up
to use up
Verb
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/jˈuːs ˈʌp/

to entirely consume a resource, leaving none remaining

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transitive
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separable
phrase's verb
use
phrase's particle
up
to recycle
to recycle
Verb
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/riˈsaɪkəl/

to make a waste product usable again

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to protect
to protect
Verb
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/prəˈtɛkt/

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

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to invest
Verb
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/ɪnˈvɛst/

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

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to alter
to alter
Verb
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/ˈɔɫtɝ/

to cause something to change

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to save
to save
Verb
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/seɪv/

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

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green
Adjective
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/ɡriːn/

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

nevertheless
Adverb
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/ˌnɛvɝðəˈɫɛs/

used to introduce an opposing statement

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conjunctive adverb
what is more
Adverb
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/wˌʌt ɪz mˈoːɹ/

used to introduce an additional point or emphasize an even greater extent of what has been previously mentioned

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