Environment awarenessOnline version Key words to talk about environmental issues. by Pilar Sánchez A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Starts with A Rain which cpntains large amounts of harmful chemicals as a result of burning substances such as coal and oil. Starts with B Th existence of many different plants or animals in our environment. Starts with C Changes in the weather that are produced by the increase of particular gases, especially carbon dioxide. Starts with D The cutting down of trees in large areas (the destruction of forests by people). Starts with E The planet where we live. Starts with F Fuels – such as coal, gas, peat and oil – that are formed in the ground over a long time from dead plants and animals and are used up once they are burned for energy. Starts with G An organization that fights for the protection of the environment. Starts with H The area occupied by a community or species (group of animals or plants), such as a forest floor, desert or sea shore. Starts with I A furnace that is designed to burn waste at very high temperatures under controlled conditions. Most of the modern ones generate heat and energy from burning waste. Starts with J Country where the Kyoto protocol was adopted. Starts with K An international agreement signed in Japan in 1997, under which industrialised countries promised to reduce their combined greenhouse gas emissions. Starts with L Waste that is thrown away carelessly, mainly made up of plastic, metal, glass, paper or food. Starts with M Something that causes, or may cause, serious damage, harm or danger. Starts with N Noises that disturb the environment and people’s ability to enjoy it. Starts with O Grown or made without the use of artificial chemicals. Starts with P Chemicals that are used to kill weeds, fungi, insects or other pests. Contains Q A layer of rock or sand that can absorb and hold water. Starts with R things that you throw away because you no longer want or need them. Starts with S The top layer of the earth in which trees, plants, etc, grow. Starts with T Poisonous or harmful to the body. Starts with U A type of petrol that does not contain lead. Contains V Someone who works to protect animals, plants, and natural resources or to prevent the loss or waste of natural resources. Starts with W Unwanted matter or material of any type. Contains X A gas that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals and plants to live. Contains Y To treat things that have already been used so that they can be used again. Contains Z A sort of shield in the upper atmosphere that prevents dangerous radiation from the Sun from reaching the surface of the Earth.
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