IELTS vocabulary: Environment
Useful words for Writing Task 2 and Speaking Part 3 questions about the environment.
- deforestation noun
- the cutting down of large areas of forest
- “Deforestation is a major cause of habitat loss.”
- renewable adjective
- able to be replaced naturally
- “Governments should invest more in renewable energy.”
- emissions noun
- gases released into the air
- “Cars are responsible for a large share of urban emissions.”
- biodiversity noun
- the variety of plant and animal life in an area
- “Wetlands support a remarkable level of biodiversity.”
- mitigate verb
- to make something less harmful or serious
- “Planting trees can help mitigate the effects of flooding.”
- sustainable adjective
- able to continue without damaging the environment
- “Sustainable farming protects the soil for future generations.”