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someone who makes efforts to protect the environment and wildlife from any type of harm

conservationist

an extremely large wave caused by movement of the earth under the sea, often caused by an earthquake

tsunami

rainfall made so acidic by atmospheric pollution that it causes environmental harm, chiefly to forests and lakes.

acid rain

related to the connection between animals, plants, and humans and their environment

ecological

to become less common and finally stop existing

to die out

electricity that is produced from the power of water

hydroelectricity

protective layer in the Earth’s atmosphere that protects from UV radiation

ozone layer

the act of cutting down trees to use their wood

logging

very small plastic pieces in the environment that originate from personal care products, clothing, etc. and the degradation of other plastic products

microplastic

related to a type of farming in which animals and birds can move around and eat freely, instead of being kept in a limited area

free-range

any substance that is harmful to the environment

pollutant

a device that converts the energy of the sun into electricity

solar cell

an odorless, colorless, and poisonous gas that is produced from the burning of fossil fuels, which proves lethal in some cases

carbon monoxide

an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted

sanctuary

a large facility used for drilling oil or gas from underground or under the sea

oil rig

When a chemical substance is removed from a material, especially soil, by the action of water passing through the material.

leach

describing a state in which the carbon dioxide emission reaches zero or there is a balance between the amount of carbon dioxide emitted and absorbed

carbon-neutral

decaying plant material that is added to soil to improve its quality

compost

a large machine in which atoms are either divided or joined in order to producepower

reactor

a chemical substance that kills plants, used for destroying plants that are not wanted

herbicide

a truck with a container that can elevate to unload waste material

dumper

able to be broken down by living organisms such as bacteria, which is then safe for the environment

biodegradable

to use something once more, usually for a different purpose

to reuse

a feeling of great worry regarding the current and future state of the environment threatened by humans

eco-anxiety

unprocessed oil (in raw form)

crude

the act of getting rid of waste material

disposal (i.e. "waste disposal")

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

refine / purify / filter

not producing gases harmful to the environment

zero-emission

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

to dump

a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans

typhoon