Environment
dispose of sth, disposable
vicious circle, adverse effect
non-biodegradable material, reusable, recyclable material, pollution reduction
use sth wastefully, hydro-electric power
the biosphere, endangered species, equilibrium
ozone layer, the atmosphere
cause irreversible damage, be permanently damaged
global warming, greenhouse effect
car emissions, exhaust fumes, respiratory diseases
soil erosion, desertification, groundwater, seawater desalination
chemical fertiliser, pesticide
acid rain, be saturated with
upset the ecosystem, redress the ecological balance
industrial waste, discharge
at the expense of sth/s b , at the cost of sth
natural disaster, ecological degradation
oil shortage, be in short supply
fossil fuel, solar energy, wind energy
noise pollution, light pollution
get on one's nerves, is a nuisance