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The school banned water bottles because they are bad for the environment. I carpool to work with two of my neighbours who also work downtown.

It is important to plant new trees in nearby areas after clear cutting.

Since we started composting we've reduced our garbage by half.

Americans consume more than their share of the earth's resources.

When you donate money to this fund, the animals' habit is protected.

If you are going to fertilize your lawn, make sure to use an organic fertilizer.

We can minimize pollution by walking instead of driving to work and school.

We need stronger laws in order to preserve our forests.

Please recycle your junk mail instead of throwing it in the garbage.

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biodegradable able to decay naturally and harmlessly.

acid rain rain which contains large amounts of harmful chemicals as a result of burning substances such as coal and oil.

Deforestation the cutting down of trees in a large area; the destruction of forests by people.

Desertification the process by which land changes into desert.

disposable products describes an item that is intended to be thrown away after use.

endangered species endangered birds/plants/species animals or plants which may soon not exist because there are very few now alive.

Extinction Many species of plants and animals are in danger of/threatened with extinction (= being destroyed so that they no longer exist)

Fumes strong, unpleasant and sometimes dangerous gas or smoke.

Petrol fumes always make me feel ill.

recycle waste to collect and treat rubbish to produce useful materials which can be used again.

sustainable development a development that is causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time.

A large international meeting was held with the aim of promoting sustainable development in all countries.

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