environment
(noun)
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The environment is important to me.
We use the word environment to talk about the Earth, and all the plants and animals that live on it.
- Cars are bad for the environment.
An environment is the place where something lives.
- The animals are happy in their new environment.
We can also use environment to talk about the people that someone has in their life.
- Children need a loving environment.
Did you know?
Today is Earth Day, celebrated every year on April 22. All around the world, various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970, when millions of people took to the streets to protest the negative impacts of 150 years of industrial development. Nowadays, Earth Day includes events in more than 193 countries, which are now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network. Are there any events going on in your country?
Related words
If something is environmentally friendly, it means that it is good for the environment. For example, “I only buy environmentally friendly shampoo.”
In pop culture
Man is a short film about humans and what we do to the environment. It’s quite scary! What do you think? Is it true?
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