1. Natur und Umwelt Flashcards

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rubbish

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der Abfall

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sewage

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das Abwasser

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atomic energy

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die Atomenergie
die Kernkraft

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4
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to die out, become extinct

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aussterben

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5
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dirty

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dreckig
schmutzig

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6
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energy

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die Energie

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7
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energy source

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die Energiequelle

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8
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to save energy

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Energie sparen

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9
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to develop

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entwickeln

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10
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global warming

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die Erderwärmung

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11
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oil

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das Erdöl

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12
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renewable

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erneuerbar

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13
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consequence

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die Folge

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14
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fossil fuels

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die fossilen Brennstoffe

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15
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danger

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die Gefahr

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16
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dangerous

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gefährlich

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17
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to endanger

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gefährden

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18
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lakes and rivers

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die Gewässer

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19
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industry

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die Industrie

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20
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catastrophe

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die Katastrophe

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21
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climate change

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der Klimawandel

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22
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consumer society

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die Konsumgesellschaft

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23
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air

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die Luft

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24
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rubbish, waste

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der Müll

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25
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sustainable

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nachhaltig

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26
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sustainability

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die Nachhaltigkeit

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27
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eco-system

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das Ökosystem

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28
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to recycle

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recyeln

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29
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to damage

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schaden

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30
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damaging

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schädlich

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31
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to protect from

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schützen vor

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32
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sea

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die See
das Meer

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33
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to produce electricity

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Strom erzeugen

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34
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environment

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die Umwelt

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35
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damage to the environment

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die Umweltbelastung

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36
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environmentally friendly

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umweltfreundlich

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37
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environmental protection

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der Umweltschutz

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38
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to ban

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verbieten

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39
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consumer

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der Verbraucher

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40
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to pollute

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verschmutzen
belasten
verseuchen

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41
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pollution

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die Verschmutzung

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42
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to throw away

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wegwerfen

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43
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to destroy

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zerstören
vernichten

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44
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environmental awareness

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das Umweltbewusstsein

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45
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the problems

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die Probleme

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46
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to exploit

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ausbeuten

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47
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exploitation

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die Ausbeutung

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48
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effect

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die Auswirkung

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49
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car exhaust fames, gases

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die Autoabgase

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50
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to threaten

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bedrohen

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51
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threat

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die Bedrohung

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52
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drought

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die Dürre

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53
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to result from

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entstehen durch

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54
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to release

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freisetzen

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55
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poison

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das Gift

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56
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to poison

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vergiften

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57
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to consume, use

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konsumieren
verbrauchen

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58
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carcinogenic

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krebserregend

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59
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risk

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das Risko

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60
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thoughtless

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rücksichtslos

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61
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thoughtlessness

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die Rucksichtslosigkeit

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62
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contaminant/pollutant

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der Schadstoff

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63
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overpopulation

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die Überbevölkerung

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64
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damaging to the environment

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umweltfeindlich

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65
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polluter

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der Umweltsünder

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66
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action damaging to the environment

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der Umweltverstoß

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67
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internal combustion engine

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der Verbrennungsmotor

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68
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to waste

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vergeuden
verschwenden

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69
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man-made

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vom Menschen ausgelöst

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70
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if nothing is done to save them

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wenn zu ihrer Rettung nichts unternommen wird

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71
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air pollution

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die Luftverschmutzung

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72
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emission (of gas etc)

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die Emission (-en)

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73
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speed limit

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die Geschwindigkeitwbegrenzung (-en)

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74
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poison / poisonous

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das Gift (-e) / giftig

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75
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carbon dioxide

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das Kohlendioxid

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76
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carbon

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der Kohlenstoff

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77
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cancer-causing agent / carcinogenic

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der Krebsauslöser (-) / krebsrerregend

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78
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hole in the ozone layer

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das Ozonloch

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79
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ozone layer

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die Ozonschicht

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80
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to pour from

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quellen aus *

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81
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oxygen

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der Sauerstoff

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82
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acid rain

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der saure Regen

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83
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sulphur dioxide

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das Schwefeldioxid

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84
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nitrogen / nitrogen oxides

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der Stickstoff / die Stickstoffoxide

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85
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greenhouse gases

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die Treibhausgase

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86
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destruction of forests by acid rain

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das Waldsterben

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87
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hydrogen

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der Wasserstoff

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88
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to give off poisonous waste gases

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giftige Abgase abgeben

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89
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to pump into the atmosphere

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in die Atmosphäre blasen

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90
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to make drivers slow down

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Autofahrer am Rasen hindern

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91
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cars have to meet stricter exhaust controls

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Autos müssen reduzierten Abgasnormen genügen

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92
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to reduce plastic consumption

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den Plastikverbrauch senken

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93
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ultraviolet (UV) rays

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ultraviolette (UV)-Strahlen

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94
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an increased incidence of skin cancer

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ein vermehrtes Auftreten von Hautkrebs

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95
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water pollution

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die Wasserverschmutzung

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96
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ground water

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das Grundwasser

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97
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industrial effluent

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industrielle Abwässer (pl)

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98
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sewage treatment plant

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die Kläranlage (-n)

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99
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marine waste

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der meeresmüll

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100
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microplastics

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die Mikroplastik

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101
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to clean up an oil slick

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einen Ölteppich beseitigen

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102
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reservoir

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der Stausee (-n)

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103
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drinking water

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das Trinkwassero

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104
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over-fishing

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die Überfischung

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105
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water supply

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die Wasserversorgung

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106
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water reserves

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die Wasservorräte

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107
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die Anrainerstaaten der Nordsee

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countries bordering the North Sea

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108
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die Aufnahmekapazität des Meeres für Schadstoffe

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ability of the sea to absorb pollutants

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109
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Chemikalien in Gewässer ablassen

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to release chemicals into rivers and lakes

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110
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in das Grundwasser sickern

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to seep into the ground water

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111
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der Umweltschaden

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damage to the environment

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112
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die Entwaldung

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deforestation

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113
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die Entwässerung

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drainage

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114
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genmanipulierte Pflanzen
gentechnische veräanderte Pflanzen

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genetically modified plants

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115
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die Gentechnik

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genetic engineering

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116
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künstliche Düngemittel

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artificial fertilisers

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117
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das Land / den Wald roden

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to clear land / forest

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118
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die Landwirtschft

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agriculture

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119
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das Naturschtzgebiet

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nature reserve

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120
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der Regenwald

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rain forest

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121
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der Rohstoffabbau

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mining of raw materials

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122
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die Rückstände

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residues

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123
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Schadstoffe gelange über die Nahrungskette in den Körper

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pollutants reach the body by way of the food chain

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124
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die ökologische Landwirtschaft

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organic agriculture

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125
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den Regenwald vernichten

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to destroy the rain forest

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126
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ehemals dicht bewaldete Flächen

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what were once thickly forested areas

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127
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ein empfindliches Ökosystem

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a delicate ecosystem

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128
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gefährdete Tier- und Pflanzenarten

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threatened animal and plant species

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129
Q

hohe Nitratgehalte

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high concentrations of nitrates

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130
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die intesive Landwirtschaft

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intensive farming

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131
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Gebiete mit intensiver Landwirtschaft

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areas with intensive agriculture

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132
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die steigende Agrarproduktion

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rising agricultural production

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133
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das Benzin

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petrol

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134
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bleifrei taken

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to used unleaded petrol

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135
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der Brennstoff

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fuel (e.g. for heating)

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136
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der Diesel (kraftstoff)

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diesel (fuel)

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137
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der Energiebedarf

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energy requirements

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138
Q

der Energieverbrauch

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energy consumption

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139
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das Erdgas

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natural gas

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140
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Die Erdölförderländer

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oil-producing countries

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141
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der Erdölförderung

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oil production

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142
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die Erdölarffinerie

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oil refinery

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143
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die Erdölvorräte

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oil reserves

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144
Q

erschöpft werden

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to run out

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145
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das Fracking

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fracking

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146
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das Hydraulic Fracturing

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hydraulic fracturing

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der Katalysator

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catalytic converter

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148
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die Kohle

149
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der Kraftstoff

A

fuel (for engine)

150
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die Pipeline
die Rohrleitung

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das Rohöl

152
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der Ruß
das/die Rußpartikel

A

soot
soot particle

153
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das Schiefergas

154
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das Stickstoffoxid

A

nitrogen oxide

155
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der Preis fiel auf x Dollar je Barrel

A

the price fell to $x a barrel

156
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die Abhängigkeit von fossilen Brennstoffen verringern

A

to reduce reliance on fossil fuels

157
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der geringe Benzinverbrauch

A

low fuel consumption

158
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die Folgen

A

consequences

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die Auswirkung

A

effect, consequence

160
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bedrohen

A

to threaten

161
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die Bodenerosion

A

soil erosion

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die Dürre

163
Q

extreme Wetterreignisse

A

extreme weather events

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Gesundheitsgefährdend

A

damaging to health

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das Gewitter

166
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katastrophal

A

catastrophic

167
Q

die Klimaänderung
die Klimawandel

A

climate change

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die Lawine

169
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schmelzen

170
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der Stromausfall

A

power failure, blackout

171
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der Treibhauseffekt

A

greenhouse effect

172
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überleben

A

to survive

173
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das Überleben

174
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dIe Überschwemmung

175
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unumkehrbar

A

irreversible

176
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verursachen

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die Verwüstung

A

devastation

178
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warmen vor

A

to warn of

179
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das Abschmelzen der Polkappen

A

melting of the ice-caps

180
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der Anstieg des Meerespiegles

A

rise in sea-level

181
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die Überflutung der Künstenstreifen

A

flooding of coastal regions

182
Q

vom Austerben bedrohte Tierarten

A

species threatened with extinction

183
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das ökologische Gleichgewicht gefährden

A

to threaten the ecological balance

184
Q

beängstigende Ausmaße annehmen

A

to reach a worrying level

185
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bis zum Beginn des nächsten Jahrhunderts

A

by the beginning of the next century

186
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die Bedrohung für die Menschheit

A

the threat to humanity

187
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in den Naturhaushalt eingreifen

A

to interfere with the balance of nature

188
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man sagt voraus, dass

A

it is forecast that

189
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die Folgen voraussagen

A

to predict the consequences

190
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die Folgen sind kaum absehbar

A

its hard to say what the consequences will be

191
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um kommender Generationen willen

A

for the sake of future generations

192
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das wird Millionen ins Elend stürzen

A

it will plunge millions into poverty

193
Q

Was bleibt dann übrig?

A

What will be left?

194
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die Gegenmaßnahmen

A

counter-measures

195
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abhängig von

A

dependent on

196
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sich anstrengen

A

to increase one’s efforts

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den CO2 Fußabdruck reduzieren

A

to reduce one’s carbon footprint

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kurzfristig
langfristig

A

short-term
long-term

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mindern

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retten

A

to save, rescue

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sparsam (im Verbrauch)

A

economical (in consumption)

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mit etw. sparsam umgehen

A

to use sth. economically

203
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spenden

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die Steuervorteile

A

tax incentives

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der Umwelt zuliebe

A

for the sake of the environment

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umweltbewusst

A

environmentally aware

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das Umweltbewusstsein

A

environmental awareness

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das Umweltbundesamt

A

government department for the environment

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die Umwelterziehung

A

environmental education

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die Umweltpolitik

A

environmental policy

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die Umweltsteuer
die Ökosteur

A

environmental tax

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die Verkehrsberuhigung

A

traffic calming

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sich zu etw. verpflichten

A

to commit oneself to sth.

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das Verständnis erhöhen

A

to increase one’s understanding

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vorsorglich

A

as a precaution

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die Senkung der CO2-Emissionen um 40%

A

the reduction of CO2 emissions by 40%

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Gegenmaßnahmen einleiten

A

to introduce counter-measures

218
Q

grenzüberschreitende Regelungen

A

cross-border agreements

219
Q

das Gesetz verschärfen

A

to tighten up the law

220
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wir müssen schon entstandene Schäden beseitigen

A

we must repair damage which has already been done

221
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die Schadstoffbelastung mindern

A

to reduce damage by pollutants

222
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die Schäden eindämmen

A

to contain the damage

223
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auf die Umweltverschmutzung aufmerksam machen

A

to raise awareness of environmental pollution

224
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eine Wende in der öffentlichen Einstelllung zum Umweltschutz

A

a change in the public’s attitude to environmental conservation

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ökonomische und ökologische Interessen abwägen

A

to balance economic and ecological interests

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um das Überleben der Menschheit zu sichern

A

in order to ensure the survival of humanity

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stellt ein Probleme für due Industrie dar

A

represents a problem for industry

228
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die langfristigen Auswirkungen bewerten

A

to assess the long-term effects

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wir müssen uns mit dem Thema des Klimawandels befassen

A

we must address the issue the climate change

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das Recycling

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die Abfallentsorgung

A

waste disposal

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die Abfalltrennung

A

separation of rubbish into plastics, paper, etc.

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die Abfallvermeidung

A

ways of reducing waste

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die Aludose

A

aluminium can

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der Autoschrott

A

scrap vehicles

236
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biologisch abbaubar

A

biodegradable

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die Biotonne

A

organic waste collection bin

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die Einwegflasche

A

non-returnable bottle

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die Einwegverpackung

A

one-way / disposable packaging

240
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fertigen
herstellen

A

to manafacture

241
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der Hausmüll

A

household rubbish, waste

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die Kartonage

A

cardboard packaging

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der Kunststoffcontainer

A

plastic container

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die Müllabfuhr

A

refuse collection

245
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did Mülldeponie

A

rubbish dump, land fill

246
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der Mülleimer

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Die Müllverbrennungsanlage

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refuse incinerator plant

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das Pfand

A

deposit (e.g. returnable container)

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die Pfandflasche
die Mehrwegflasche

A

returnable bottle

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die Plastiktüte

A

plastic bag

251
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recycelbar
wiederverwerten

252
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der Schrott

A

scrap metal

253
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die Sondermüllsammelstelle

A

collection point for old paint, oil etc.

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der Spermüll

A

bulky items of refuse

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trennen

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die Verpackung

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wegschmeißen

A

to throw away

258
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wiederverwenden

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Abfälle auf die Straße werfen aus Altpapier

A

to drop litter in the street

261
Q

aus Altpapier

A

made from recycled paper

262
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leere Flaschen zum Altglascontainer bringen

A

to take empty bottles to the glass recycling skip

263
Q

50 Cent Pfand auf der Flasche

A

50 cent deposit on the bottle

264
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der Mangel an Rohstoffen

A

the shortage of raw materials

265
Q

den Müll getrennt sammeln

A

to collect rubbish according to type

266
Q

es kommt alles in den Mülleimer

A

it all goes into the dustbin

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Q

die wilde Müllkippe

A

illegal rubbish dump

268
Q

das illegale Müllabladen

A

fly-tipping

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Rohstoffe wiedergewinnen

A

to reclaim raw materials

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zu neuen Produkten berarbeiten

A

to turn into new products

271
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erneuerbare Energie

A

renewable energy

272
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bezahlbar

A

affordable

273
Q

die Biomasse

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die Dachkollektoren

A

solar panels on roof

275
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emissionsfrei

A

producing zero emissions

276
Q

Energie spdichern

A

to store energy

277
Q

der Energiebedarf

A

energy requirements

278
Q

die Energiegewinnung

A

energy generation

279
Q

energiesparend

A

energy-saving

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Q

der Energieträger

A

energy source

281
Q

die geothermische Energie

A

geothermal energy

282
Q

die Gezeitenenergie

A

tidal energy

283
Q

die Nachhaltigkeit

A

sustainability

284
Q

null Emissionen

A

zero emissions

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Q

nutzen

A

to use, to make use of

286
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die Offshore-Windanlage

A

offshore wind farm

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regenerativ

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Q

sauber

289
Q

sicher

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Q

die Solaranlage

A

solar energy system

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Q

die Sonnenkollektoren

A

solar panels

292
Q

speichern

293
Q

der Stromer

A

electrical car

294
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der Stromverbrauch

A

energy consumption

295
Q

umweltverträglich

A

not harmful to the environment

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Q

verwirklichen

A

to put into effect, action

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Q

die Wasserkraft

A

hydroelectric power

298
Q

die Wellenenergie

A

wave power

299
Q

die Windenerhie

A

wind power

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die Windfarm

301
Q

das Windrad
die Windturbine

A

wind turbine

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alternative Energiequellen antwickeln

A

to develop alternative energy sources

303
Q

saubere Energietechnologien fördern

A

to support clean energy technologies

304
Q

die grünen Zukunftstechnologien

A

the green technologies of the future

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Q

sie werden schon kommerziell betrieben

A

they are already in commercial use

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Q

sie können nicht kontinueierlich Energie liefefn

A

they cannot supply energy constantly

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Q

temporäre Unterbrechungen in Def Versorgung ausgleichen

A

to even out temporary breaks in production

308
Q

ihr Einsatz wird durch begeschränkt

A

their use is limited by

309
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der Ausbau dieser Anlagen ist vorgesehen

A

further building of these plants is planned

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den Verbrauch auf das Nötigste beschränken

A

to limit consumption to the minimum

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Q

den Energiebedarf abdecken

A

to cover energy needs

312
Q

due Atomenergie

A

atomic energy

313
Q

der Automausstieg

A

abandoning of nuclear energy

314
Q

der Atommüll

A

nuclear waste

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Q

die Brennstäbe

316
Q

der Brennstoff

317
Q

das Bernkraftwerk

A

nuclear power station

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Q

der Kernreaktor
der Atomreaktor

A

nuclear reactor

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die Kernschmelze

320
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außer Kontrolle geraten

A

to get out of control

321
Q

radioaktiv

A

radioactive

322
Q

die Radioaktivität

A

radioactivity

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Q

der Reaktor

A

(nuclear) reactor

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Q

die Strahlung

325
Q

due Wiederaufbereitungsanlage

A

nuclear reprocessing plant

326
Q

zum Antrieb von Turbinen einsetzen

A

to use to drive turbines

327
Q

ein Atomkraftwerk stillegen

A

to close down a nuclear power station

328
Q

ein Atomkraftwerk in Betrieb nehmen

A

to commission a nuclear power station

329
Q

der Ausstirg ays der Atomenergie

A

the move away from atomic energy

330
Q

die Endlagerung radioaktiver Abfälle

A

the storage of radioactive waste

331
Q

der Gau (= größter anzunehmender Unfall)

A

MCA (= maximum credible accident)

332
Q

Sollten wir das Risko eingehen?

A

Should we take the risk?

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Q

Nachhaltig Leben

A

living sustainably

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Q

die Biolebensmittel

A

organic food

335
Q

dämmen

A

to insulate

336
Q

die Doppelverglasung

A

double glazing

337
Q

die Dreifachverglasung

A

triple glazing

338
Q

einschränken

339
Q

der Elektroantrieb
der Elektromotor

A

electric motor

340
Q

der Energiebedarf

A

energy requirements

341
Q

die Energieeiffizienz

A

energy efficiency

342
Q

Energiegewinne

A

energy savings

343
Q

energiesparend

A

energy-saving

344
Q

due Energieslarlampe

A

energy-saving lightbulb

345
Q

die Energiewende

A

change in energy policy

346
Q

die Gemeinde

A

community/local authority

347
Q

Gemüse anbauen

A

to grow/plant vegetables

348
Q

heizen

349
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der Hybridantrieb
der Hybridmotor

A

hybrid motor

350
Q

isolieren

A

to insulate

351
Q

die Insolierung

A

insulation

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Q

der Komposthaufen

A

compost heap

353
Q

lüften

A

to ventilate

354
Q

die Ökobilanz

A

the ecological balance

355
Q

das Ökodorg

A

eco-village

356
Q

der Ökostromanbieter

A

green energy supplier

357
Q

das Passsivhaus

A

passive house

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die Reichweite

359
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schonen

A

to conserve

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Q

der Selbstversorger

A

person who is self-sufficient

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auf etw. verzichten

A

to do without sth.

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die Wärmedämmung

A

insulation (against heat loss)

363
Q

einen Lebensstil führen

A

to lead a lifestyle

364
Q

Gartenabfälle kompostieren

A

to compost garden waste

365
Q

due Regelanlage einstellen

A

to adjust the time/temperature unit

366
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dadurch könnte man bis zu 20% Energie sparen

A

by this method energy savings of up to 20% could be made

367
Q

ein bessere Ausnutzungsgrad

A

more efficient use

368
Q

den Umweltschutz in dje Lraxis umsetzen

A

to put environmental conservation into practice

369
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voll/frei von Schadstoffen

A

full/free of harmful substances