Give a name to:
the cutting down of trees in a large area, or the destruction of forests by people
deforestation
No information is collected on domestic movements of _______ shipped at sea ports. (waste material that can be harmful or deadly to living creatures and the environment)
toxic waste
US consumers (get rid of) around 100 billion plastic bags annually.
throw away
I thought the new law would take affect/effect at the beginning of this month.
take effect
Виробництво м`яса надзвичайно велику кількість води, в той час як споживання води у Африці є достатньо обмеженим.
The meat production requires extremely big amount of water, while in Africa water consumption is quite limited.
precipitation containing chemicals, namely pollutants, that have been released into the atmosphere and combined with water and vapor
acid rain
Cutting out single-use plastic water bottles and coffee cups is one way you can ________. (make a situation better because of their good actions)
make a difference
Car owners were asked to (reduce) excessive travel.
cut down on
Smoke from factories is one of the main things that contaminates/pollutes the atmosphere.
pollutes
На даний момент науковці роздумують над організацією органічного землеробства та створенням упакування, що розкладається; у той час як уряд бореться з наслідками вирубки лісів, що є строго забороненим.
Currently the scientists are contemplating over organizing of organic farming and creating of biodegradable packaging, while government is fighting with the consequences of deforestation that is strictly forbidden.
energy regarded as a source of electricity for the civilian use. In case of a breakdown it can cause deaths, the same as in Ukraine in the 80s
nuclear power
The warning came as ministers revealed plans for tackling the nation's looming ___________ (the shortage of fossil fuels and alternative sources of energy)
energy crisis
It isn't them who (exhaust/ wear out) the world's resources, it`s coal factory in New Jersey.
use up
Today, 150 years later, the starvation/famine is still close to the surface in the folk memory here.
famine
Основним викликом для фабрик та ферм є намагання не скидати токсичні відходи у річку, не тримати тварин у полоні, чи не використовувати генетично модифіковані продукти.
The main challenge for factories and farms is an attempt not to dump toxic waste, not to keep animals in captivity or not to use genetically modified products.
animals or plants at risk of extinction because of human activity, changes in climate, changes in predator-prey ratios
endangered species
The vote tomorrow will determine the future of __________ food in Europe. (sth that has been altered by changing the genes)
genetically modified
Unless we stop doing the same thing to our planet, we will (have something as a result) no place to live in.
end up with
Water is becoming an increasingly precious source/resource
resource
Спустошення земель та надмірне використання пестицидів суттєво впливає на природні ресурси, які важко відновити, а також призводить до вимирання унікальних видів тварин.
Devastation of lands and excessive overuse of pesticides significantly impacts on natural resources that are difficult to renew, it as well leads to extinction of unique animal species.
(adj.) able to decay naturally and in a way that is not harmful
biodegradable
The monarch butterfly is about to ___________ because of the lack of milkweed that they consume. (to witness the act of disappearance)
face extinction
(be alert in order to find) a sign to the parking lot, we have to leave our car somewhere.
look out for
The hurricane caused widespread destruction/devastation of the neighbouring village.
devastation
Нестача провізії для тварин є шкідливим для їхнього здоров`я; якби їх не тримали у неволі, до тих пір поки доглядачі зоопарку не використали всю їжу, вимираючі види не були б під загрозою, а жили б у дикій природі.
The lack of provision for animals is harmful for their health; if they were not in captivity till zookeepers used up all the food, the endangered species wouldn`t be under threat but would live in the wild.