ad. 비정상적으로
We had abnormally large amounts of snow last winter.
absorb
v. 흡수하다
Oceans absorb carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and keep the Earth’s carbon cycle in balance.
abundant
a. 충분한
I can point out that renewable energy sources are unable to produce an abundant supply of power in a short time.
acidic
a. 산성의
I’ll talk about the oceans becoming more acidic.
add up
더하다
If you commute 30 kilometers by car 5 days a week, the emissions for a year can add up to 1.3 tons of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
advocate
v. 옹호하다
That’s why a lot of environmentalists, especially animal rights activists, also advocate upcycling.
at risk
위험에 처한
Not only does climate change put people’s health at risk, it also seriously impacts travel plans.
be responsible for
~에 대한 책임이 있다
Have you heard about meat production being responsible for 18 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions?
benefit
n. 이득
Usually upcycling refers to turning waste material or an unwanted product into new products of better quality mostly for the benefit of the environment.
biodiversity
n. 생물의 다양성
I learned that losing even one species can change the ecosystem and reduce biodiversity because every animal plays a role in the ecosystem.
carbon
n. 탄소
The carbon footprint can be expressed as a unit of weight(kg) or the number of trees to be planted.
carbon dioxide
n. 이산화탄소
In Bangkok, Thailand, humans created at least 40 tons less carbon dioxide pollution during one Earth Hour.
climate
n. 기후
It’s important that we all work together to solve the climate crisis.
conservation
n. 보존
I’m doing a survey on consumer conservation ethics for my research paper.
consumption
n. 소비
As you know, it is required for us to reduce daily energy consumption.
contaminate
v. 오염시키다
Dispose of old medicines in the trash, not in toilets because they will contaminate the water supply.
decorative
a. 장식적인
I can’t stand a lot of decorative lights and electric signs for advertising late at night.
deforestation
n. 삼림벌채
Have you heard about the deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest?
deplete
v. 고갈시키다
Renewable energy sources are constant and permanently available while fossil fuels will be depleted eventually.
destroy
v. 파괴하다
Humans have destroyed about 17 percent of the Amazon Rainforest in the last 50 years.
disposable
a. 일회용의
You can also buy rechargeable batteries instead of disposable batteries.
due to
~ 때문에
Temperatures are getting higher in every season of the year due to global warming.
ecosystem
n. 생태계
Some people don’t care about the plants and animals living there and destruction of ecosystem.
electricity
n. 전기
Now people across the world participate in the event and turn off their lights or electricity for one hour.
emit
v. 방출하다
Cars emit lots of greenhouse gases.
erode
v. 부식하다
The salt water will also erode soil, destroy food crops, and kill useful plants and animals in coastal areas.
extinct
a. 멸종 위기의
More than one-third of all species are expected to be extinct in about 40 years.
extreme
a. 극도의
In the movie, a series of extreme weather events cause global cooling and this leads to a new ice age.
glacier
n. 빙하
Are you aware of the fact that Arctic glaciers disappear so fast that more and more animals depending on them can’t find a place to stay?
habitat
n. 서식지
Many species are becoming endangered due to habitat loss.
insulation
n. 절연
The insulation offered by green roofs helps avoid heat loss in the winter and lower the temperatures in the summer.
leather
n. 가죽
I can’t stand the thought of killing animals for leather or fur.
melt
v. 녹이다
Global warming is melting our planet’s glaciers and causing the sea levels to rise.
obligation
n. 책임, 의무
We have an obligation to end unnecessary wastefulness.
occur
v. (일이) 발생하다
Climate scientists predict that heavy snows and rains will occur more frequently in coming years.
occurrence
n. 사건
Renewable energy sources are also very vulnerable to weather and other climate occurrences.
opponent
n. 상대
To be a good debater, you should know your opponent’s weak points.
output
n. 산출
One research study predicts that rising sea levels will reduce our world’s economic output by 9 percent by the year 2100.
overall
a. 종합적인
Most renewable energy stations have a low overall cost of operations.
oxygen
n. 산소
Trees are very important because they provide us with oxygen so we can breathe.
promote
v. 진전시키다
Earth Hour is a yearly event, which started with people turning off the lights to promote an awareness of climate change and the impact of humans on the environment.
protect
v. 보호하다
We really need to protect farm animals from unhealthy conditions.
range
n. 범위
Mosquitoes can survive longer and expand their range.
reference
n. 참고
I’m going to the library to search for some reference materials for the science class presentation on climate change.
refugee
n. 난민
The people of the Maldives will become the world’s first climate change refugees, driven to leave their homes and their countries.
renewable
a. 재생 가능한
The debate is going to be about whether we are for or against the development of renewable energy sources.
submerge
v. 물 속에 잠기다
Mumbai will be submerged and the global economy will be significantly weakened.
thoughtlessly
ad. 생각 없이
I’m very much disturbed by the way people thoughtlessly throw out so much plastic.
unplug
v. 플러그를 뽑다
You can conserve energy by unplugging your cell phones right after they are charged.
vulnerable
a. 연약한
I knew Arctic animals were vulnerable but I didn’t know the animals on mountaintops were in danger.
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