energy and
to
cut
down
on
the emission of greenhouse
gases that pollute the atmosphere and add to global warming.
In my country, the government encourages people to live an environmentally-
friendly
lifestyle by
providing recycling services
and
facilities
and
subsidising renewable energy by giving grants to people wanting to run their homes
on solar power. If more people took advantage of this, it would certainly help the
environment.
3)
What measures can individuals take to protect the environment?
There are many ways that each of us can help to care for the natural environment.
Firstly, we can recycle as much of our rubbish as possible or, even better, cut down
Secondly, we can become more energy-efficient by insulating our homes, turning off
lights when they don’t need to be on and making short journeys by bicycle or on
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foot rather than going by vehicle. Cutting down on car journeys also means fewer
polluting exhaust fumes entering the atmosphere.
world is currently facing. If we are well-informed then we can take action to bring
about change.
These are all measure we can take as individuals to help safeguard the environment.
Weather Vocabulary – Common Words & Phrases
Weather Vocabulary Set 1: Key definitions
weather – the temperature or conditions outside with regard to heat, cloudiness,
dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
- The weather can change very quickly up on the moor, so make sure you take your
waterproofs when you go walking.
climate – the general weather conditions usually found in a particular area.
- The climate in the Andean mountains of Peru is very different to that found on the
coast.
climate change – a change in global or regional temperature patterns.
- Scientists believe that climate change will lead to more extreme weather in the
future.
global warming – 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 from escaping into space.
- It’s not too late to reverse the effects of global warming but we must act right now.
Weather Vocabulary Pronunciation
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