1. air quality
Meaning : the cleanliness of the air we breathe
Example:
Protecting our air quality should guide us.
2. to become extinct
Meaning: to no longer exist
Example:
Pandas could become extinct in the wild.
3. to be under threat
Meaning: to be in danger of becoming extinct
Example:
The railway is under threat of closure.
4. climit change
Meaning: The change in worldwide weather pattern
Example:
He is also a big reader.
5. to die out
Meaning: see ‘ to become extinct’
Example:
I had to wait for a long time in the departure lounge before the plane took off.
6. endangered species
Meaning: categories of animals or plants that are in danger of becoming extinct
Example:
Pandas are an endangered species.
7. endangered conservation
Meaning: the careful management of energy resources to ensure they last as long as possible
Example:
I can’t mane to get away from it all.
8. environmentally friendly
Meaning: behaviour and products that do not harm the environment
Example:
You’d better book a guided-tour.
9. exhaust fumes
Meaning: the toxic gases given off by vehicles powered by petrol
Example:
Exhaust fumes are poisoning our cities.
10. flash floods
Meaning: floods that happen quickly
Example:
Even though I’ve been to many holiday destinations, wildlife safari to Kenya was the holiday of my lifetime.
11. fossil fuels
Meaning: energy resources like gas and oil that are produced deep below the ground over millions of years
Example:
Loyalty cards get the customers back in the store.
12. future generations
Meaning: the people who live after us
Example:
I’m keen on buying the latest must-have products.
13. to get back to nature
Meaning: to live a life that closer to nature
Example:
Being a student he’s on a tight budget so he has to be careful with money all the time.
14. global warming
Meaning: the increasing temperature of the world brought about by gases such as carbon dioxide
Example:
Most of the shop assistants were probably on commission at the super market.
15. toxic waste
Meaning: poisonous, unwanted rubbish often produced by industrial processes
Example:
I will pay in cash. Here is 10,000 Rupees.
16. heavy industry
Meaning: the manufacture of heavy articles and materials in large numbers
Example:
There is no discount on this shirt so you have to pay the full price.
17. humanitarian aid
Meaning: the act od showing support to people struggling to survive
Example:
I never miss to pick up the bargain at Amazon during summer sales.
18. impact on
Meaning: the effect on
Example:
People probably spend a bit too much on food and pet care, but they don’t run up a credit card bill to do it.
19. loss of habitat
Meaning: the decline in areas of land where animals and plants would normally exist
Example:
When you’re buying an insurance, you should always shop around for the best deal.
20. man-made disaster
Meaning: widespread damage or loss of life brought about by the action of humans
Example:
I think every shop assistant in the shop must be given a fortnight’s holiday during the year..
21. natural disaster
Meaning: an event such as an earthquake, flood or hurricane which causes widespread damange an loss of life
Example:
Were we in the throes of a natural disaster?
22. natural environment
Meaning: the place where animals and plants would normally be found in nature
Example:
Eva was back in her natural environment.
23. the natural world
Meaning: the world of nature
Example:
I’d like to to take my time to try this shirt on.
24. oil spill
Meaning: waste usually deposited in the seas and oceans after an accident at sea
Example:
An oil spill could be devastating for wildlife.
25. poaching
Meaning: to hunt and kill wild animals illegally
Example:
Unity One is a good place for window-shopping.
26. pollution levels
Meaning: the amount of toxic waste
Example:
Unity One is a good place for window-shopping.
27. wildlife conservation
Meaning: to protect animals and plants their habitats
Example:
Unity One is a good place for window-shopping.
28. pressure group
Meaning: a group of people who try to raise awareness of issues and try to affect the views and actions of people and organisations
