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Economic crisis threatens Mediterranean diet
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The Mediterranean diet is under threat as cash-strapped consumers in southern European countries are spending less on fresh foods and more on cheaper packaged foods, according to new research.
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Environment. How can you help to protect it?
http://www.ypte.org.uk/environmental/environment-how-can-you-help-protect-it-/81
Here you are a list of developed ideas in full paragraphs. You can summarise and pay attention to verb tenses, useful vocabulary, cohesion and coherence, layout, useful expressions, etc.
Here you are a list of developed ideas in full paragraphs. You can summarise and pay attention to verb tenses, useful vocabulary, cohesion and coherence, layout, useful expressions, etc.
Saving the Earth
http://www.esl-lab.com/enviro1/enscr1.htm
Interesting listening and reading. It iss quite useful to improve your comprehension (oral and written) and your ability to write.
Interesting listening and reading. It iss quite useful to improve your comprehension (oral and written) and your ability to write.
A Greener World
http://www.esl-lab.com/world/worldsc1.htm
This is an audio-reading activity that may help you both to learn new vocabulary about environmental issues and to guess the structure you must base on when writing essays about environmental issues
This is an audio-reading activity that may help you both to learn new vocabulary about environmental issues and to guess the structure you must base on when writing essays about environmental issues
"Green" vocabulary
Environment
The words below are some of the most important used when talking about the Environment.
Environment - Important Issues
acid rain
http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/vocabulary-lesson-environment.php
The words below are some of the most important used when talking about the Environment.
Environment - Important Issues
- acid rain
- aerosol
- animal welfare
- carbon monoxide
- climate
- conservation
- endangered species
- energy
- nuclear energy
- solar energy
- exhaust fumes
- fertilizers
- forest fires
- global warming
- greenhouse effect
- (non)-renewable resources
- nuclear
- nuclear fallout
- nuclear reactor
- oil-slick
- ozone layer
- pesticide
- pollution
- protected animal
- rain forest
- unleaded petrol
- waste
- nuclear waste
- radio-active waste
- wildlife
- drought
- earthquake
- flood
- tidal wave
- typhoon
- volcanic eruption
- Environment - Politics
- environmental group
- green issues
- pressure group
- cut down
- destroy
- dispose (of)
- dump
- protect
- pollute
- recycle
- save
- throw away
- use up
acid rain
rain which contains large amounts of harmful chemicals as a result of burning substances such as coal and oil.biodegradable
able to decay naturally and harmlessly.biodiversity
Biodegradable packaging helps to limit the amount of harmful chemicals released into the atmosphere.
the number and variety of plant and animal species that exist in a particular environmental area or in the world generally, or the problem of preserving and protecting this.carbon monoxide
a new National Biological Survey to protect species habitat and biodiversity.
the poisonous gas formed by the burning of carbon, especially in the form of car fuel.carbon dioxide
the gas formed when carbon is burned, or when people or animals breathe out.climate
the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place.climate change
The Mediterranean climate is good for growing citrus fruits and grapes.
there has been a growing concern about climate change.deforestation
the cutting down of trees in a large area; the destruction of forests by people.desertification
Deforestation is destroying large areas of tropical rain forest.
the process by which land changes into desert.disposable products
describes an item that is intended to be thrown away after use.drought
disposable nappies
a long period when there is little or no rain.earthquake
This year (a) severe drought has ruined the crops.
a sudden violent movement of the Earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage.endangered species
endangered birds/plants/species animals or plants which may soon not exist because there are very few now alive.energy
the power from something such as electricity or oil, which can do work, such as providing light and heat. There are different types of energy: solar, nuclear, hydroelectric...energy conservation
The energy generated by the windmill drives all the drainage pumps.
the process of conserving energyenvironment
the air, water and land in or on which people, animals and plants live.extinction
Certain chemicals have been banned because of their damaging effect on the environment.
Many species of plants and animals are in danger of/threatened with extinction (= being destroyed so that they no longer exist)flood
a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry.fumes
strong, unpleasant and sometimes dangerous gas or smoke.natural resources
Petrol fumes always make me feel ill.
things such as minerals, forests, coal, etc. which exist in a place and can be used by people.global warming
Some natural resources, such as natural gas and fossil fuel, cannot be replaced.
a gradual increase in world temperatures caused by polluting gases such as carbon dioxide which are collecting in the air around the Earth and preventing heat escaping into space.greenhouse effect
an increase in the amount of carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere which is believed to be the cause of a gradual warming of the surface of the Earth.green peace
an organization that fights for the protection of the environment.renewable energy
describes a form of energy that can be produced as quickly as it is used.oil slick
renewable energy sources such as wind and wave power
a layer of oil that is floating over a large area of the surface of the sea, usually because an accident has caused it to escape from a ship or container.ozone layer
a layer of air high above the Earth, which contains a lot of ozone, and which prevents harmful ultraviolet light from the sun from reaching the Earth.pollution
Scientists believe that there is a hole in the ozone layer.
damage caused to water, air.... by harmful substances or waste.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.tsunami
A large international meeting was held with the aim of promoting sustainable development in all countries.
an extremely large wave caused by movement of the earth under the sea, often caused by an earthquake (= when the Earth shakes)unleaded petrol
describes a type of petrol or other substance that does not contain lead.use up natural resources
The degradation of natural resources because of human pressurevolcano
a mountain with a large circular hole at the top through which lava (= hot liquid rock), gases, steam and dust are or have been forced out.waste
Erupting volcanoes discharge massive quantities of dust into the stratosphere.
unwanted matter or material of any type, often that which is left after useful substances or parts have been removed.
Other related vocabulary: rubbish, garbage, trash.
http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/vocabulary-lesson-environment.php
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