Environment
8 Definig and translating terms that are related to the environment. terms
- Deforestation
- Noun
- Deforestation is the removal of a forest or stand of trees from land that is then converted to non-forest use. Deforestation can involve conversion of forest land to farms, ranches, or urban use.
- Example: Deforestation is a contributor to global warming.
- en: La déforestation.
- Eco-responsible / Eco-friendly
- Adjective
- Demonstrates environmental responsibility
- Example: People should be more eco-responsible especially with global warming.
- en: écoresponsable
- Endarged
- A Verb
- endangered - (of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction; "an endangered species" plant life, flora, plant - (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion
- Example: Panda's are endarged animals.
- en: En danger/ Menacer/ en disparition
- Greenwashing
- A noun.
- disinformation disseminated by an organization so as to present an environmentally responsible public image
- Example: while they can be useful, these sorts of standards are sometimes used quite cynically—as corporate greenwash.
- en: écoblanchiment
- hydroelectricity
- Noun
- relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water (typically from a reservoir held behind a dam or other barrier) to drive a turbine that powers a generator
- Example: Swiss authorities want to hold up flows to ensure their hydroelectric plants can rev up when needed
- en: Energie hydroélectrique
- Recycled
- Verb
- to treat or process (used or waste materials) so as to make suitable for reuse.
- Example: The doormat is made from recycled tires.
- en: Le recyclage
- Sustainable
- Adjective
- conserving an ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources.
- Example: Solutions put in place now must be sustainable
- en: Durable
- Tannery
- Noun
- A tannery is the place where the skins are processed. Tanning hide into leather involves a process which permanently alters the protein structure of skin, making it more durable and less susceptible to decomposition, and coloring.
- Example: This man is tanning the wolfs skin to turn it into leather.
- en: La tannerie
