The environment (31) Flashcards

1
Q
to (v/v) the environment
it is (adj) to the environment
an environmental (n/n) on a global scale
A

damage/mitigate
harmful
catastrophe/concern

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2
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a (adj) task

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daunting (intimidating)

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3
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disposal of _ _

A

household waste

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4
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to (v/v) waste

A

recycle/dump

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5
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a (adj) solution

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partial

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6
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syn poisonoys

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toxic (waste)

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7
Q

(adj)/(adj) health

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public/private

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8
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(ad/emergingj) issue

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urgent/emerging

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9
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weather (n)

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pattern

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10
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(adv) vital

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absolutely

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11
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to (v) our ways

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change

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12
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syn extreme heat

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searing heat

soaring temperatures

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13
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(adj) flooding on a regular basis

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widespread

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14
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We can’t continue in this way without there being (adj) consequences

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dire

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15
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an (adj) (n) change

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irreversible climate

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16
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to reduce our (n)(n) and (n)(n)

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carbon footprint/ food miles

17
Q

Some companies have schemes for (v) (n) emissions/(n) (n)

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offsetting carbon/vehicle emissions

18
Q

a (adj) car

A

hybrid

19
Q

to develop (adj) (n) sources for homes

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alternative energy

20
Q

_ heating

_ wind farms

A

solar

offshore

21
Q

Oil supplies will (v) dry within 50 years

A

to run out

22
Q

(adj) energy can make a real difference

A

renewable

23
Q

politicians shouldn’t be afraid of (v) (n)(n) and incentives to encourage (n)-(adj) (n) in architecture

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introducing, green taxes

eco-friendly design

24
Q

to (v) a solution

A

find

25
Q

It is (adj) vital that everyone plays their part in combating climate change

A

absolutely

26
Q

The weather (n) has changed. Winters are (adj) and summers are hotter

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patterns, mild(er)