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10 environmental vocabulary terms

vocabulary on the environment, to remember the different words to know and enrich my vocabulary

acts of God: noun; Natural event disaster: earthquake, volcanic eruption, tsunami, ...; Example: The Company shall not be liable for delays by reason of circumstances beyond its control, including but not limited to acts of God.; en: catastrophes naturelles
air conditioning: noun; Means used to obtain, in a closed place, a constant atmosphere (temperature, humidity), using apparatus.; Example: This summer, your mission will be to do without air conditioning!; en: climatisation
concerns: noun; A painful state determined by the expectation of an event, a suffering that one fears, by the uncertainty in which one is.; Example: Concerns about global warming are on the rise; en: inquiétudes
earthquake: noun; Jolt of the ground; Example: Yesterday, there was an earthquake in Grenoble; en: tremblement de terre
ecological whitening: nominal group; marketing method of communicating with the public using the ecological argument in a deceptive way to improve their image; Example: An investigation is underway into the risks of "ecological whitening"; en: blanchiment écologique
floodings: noun; Temporary, natural or artificial submersion of a space by liquid water; Example: Floodings are frequent in this region; en: inondations
heat wave: noun; Weather phenomenon of very high air temperatures; Example: This summer, the heat wave will be present; en: canicule
recycled fabric: nominal group; fabric created from recovered and reused textiles; Example: This scarf is made of recycled fabric; en: tissu recyclé
shortage: noun; Lack of what is needed.; Example: During the pandemic, there was a shortage of rice; en: pénurie
sustainable product: nominal group; Consumer goods whose use extends over a long period of time and/or whose value slowly decreases over time; Example: This sustainable product resists wear and tear !; en: produit durable