IELTS Essay: Environmental Damage

Vocabulary Answers

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Environmental damage Ecological harm

pressing issue in Urgent concern in

worldwide Globally

The main causes of this problem relate to The primary factors behind this issue are

expansion Growth

therefore Consequently

tackled by relevant authorities Dealt with by relevant governing bodies

corporations Companies

The factors contributing to The aspects that are responsible for

stem from human activity Originate from human actions

burning of fossil fuels release harmful emissions Combusting fossil fuels releases noxious discharges

carbon dioxide CO2

atmosphere Air

excessive use of Overconsumption of

power generation contributes significantly to rising temperatures Energy production plays a substantial role in temperature increase

poor air quality Air pollution

deforestation Logging

driven by logging and agricultural expansion Motivated by logging and the expansion of agriculture

destroys crucial ecosystems Devastates vital habitats

disrupts the delicate balance of Upsets the fragile equilibrium of

loss Depletion

reduces carbon absorption Lowers carbon assimilation

soil erosion Soil degradation

endangerment Jeopardy

potential extinction Possible eradication

address Tackle

multifaceted approach from governing bodies Comprehensive strategy from authorities

prioritize Focus on

implementation Execution

stringent Strict

regulations Rules

promote sustainable practices across industries Advocate for sustainable practices in various sectors

imposing strict emission standards Enforcing stringent emission regulations

incentivizing Motivating

renewable energy sources Sustainable energy sources

significantly reduce air pollution Substantially lower air pollution

combat climate change Battle global warming

Relatedly In a similar context

funding sustainable land management practices Financing sustainable land stewardship practices

reforestation Tree planting

afforestation Establishing forests

restore vital ecosystems Revive essential habitats

preserve biodiversity Protect biological variety

apply Implement

heavily involved in Deeply engaged in

poses a significant threat to Represents a major danger to

large organizations Major corporations

collectively Together

mitigate Alleviate

Implementing sustainable practices Enforcing sustainable approaches

enforcing environmental regulations Imposing environmental rules

encouraging corporate involvement Stimulating corporate contribution

key steps toward preserving Crucial actions for safeguarding

for future generations For the coming generations