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die Erderwärmung

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global warming

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die Klimaänderung/der Klimawandel

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climate change

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der Meeresspiegel steigt

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the sea level is rising

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die Eismassen schmelzen ab

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the ice masses are melting

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der Wirbelsturm (-stürme)

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hurricane

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Wetterextreme/Naturkatastrophen nehmen zu

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extreme weather is/natural disasters are on the rise

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die Überschwemmung (-en)

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flood

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Gletscher verschwinden

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glaciers are disappearing

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bremsen

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to limit/restrict/slow down

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die Verbrennung fossiler Brennstoffe/Energieträger

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the burning of fossil fuels

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das Erdöl

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crude/mineral oil

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das Kohlendioxid (das CO2)

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carbon dioxide (CO2)

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das Treibhauseffekt verstärken

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to intensify the greenhouse effect

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auf etwas verzichten

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to do without something

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den Energieververbrauch reduzieren

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to reduce energy consumption

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die Energiesparlampe (-n)

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energy-saving bulb