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| carbon footprint an individual's or organisation's total output of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases caused by their everyday actions She's been on three international flights this year, so she's worried about her carbon footprint. the greenhouse effect an increase in the amount of carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere which the majority of scientists think causes global warming Pollution from cars, factories and planes all contribute to what's known as the greenhouse effect. global warming / climate change human-caused increase in the global temperature. Scientists prefer to use the term 'climate change' because some parts of the world may become colder rather than warmer We need to lower our greenhouse gas emissions so that we can reduce the threat of global warming. pollution damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste Many of the workers complained that the pollution from the factories was making them ill. |
| a bottle bank a large container which people put empty bottles and other glass objects into so that the glass can be used again We use the bottle bank in town to recycle our green, brown and clear bottles. recycle collect and treat rubbish to produce useful materials which can be used again It's possible to recycle plastic drink cups to make pencils. organic not using artificial chemicals in the growing of plants or raising animals for food and other products Even though organic food is a bit more expensive I think it tastes so much better because they don't use any chemicals in making it. conserve energy / electricity / power keep and protect something from waste To conserve electricity, he turned his central heating down and wore more clothes instead. wind farm a place where wind turbines (tall structures with blades that are blown round by the wind) are used to produce electricity from the power of the wind Everyone says they think wind farms are a good idea but no-one actually wants them near their house because they make such a racket. |
| a wish-list all the things you would like to happen or that someone would give to you a lick a small amount or thin layer a power-shower a shower that gives a very strong or powerful flow of water |
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