sustainableadj
able to continue over a long time without using up resources or harming the planet
“The council adopted a more sustainable approach to managing water.”
emissionsnoun
gases, especially harmful ones, released into the air
“New rules aim to cut carbon emissions from older factories.”
biodiversitynoun
the variety of plant and animal life in a particular place
“Clearing the forest sharply reduced the region’s biodiversity.”
renewableadj
coming from a source that is not used up, such as wind or sunlight
“The country now generates half its power from renewable sources.”
conservationnoun
the careful protection of nature and natural resources
“Wildlife conservation depends heavily on public funding.”
ecosystemnoun
a community of living things interacting with their environment
“A single introduced species can upset a whole ecosystem.”
deforestationnoun
the clearing of forests, usually for farming or building
“Deforestation contributes significantly to rising temperatures.”
depletionnoun
the reduction of something, especially a natural resource, until little is left
“The depletion of fish stocks has forced tighter quotas.”