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      Influencing or changing something, often negatively.   sākt mācīties
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      Pollution can affect human health.  
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      Suffering or causing trouble or discomfort.   sākt mācīties
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      What ails the environment?  
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      Layer of gases surrounding Earth, essential for life.   sākt mācīties
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      The atmosphere is becoming polluted.  
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      Having knowledge or consciousness about something.   sākt mācīties
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      We need to be aware of the environmental problems.  
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      State of equilibrium, especially in natural systems.   sākt mācīties
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      We need to find a balance between economic growth and environmental protection.  
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      Variety of species within an ecosystem.   sākt mācīties
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      Biodiversity is important for a healthy ecosystem.  
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      Greenhouse gas contributing to climate change.   sākt mācīties
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      Carbon dioxide emissions contribute to global warming.  
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      Large-scale disaster causing significant damage or loss.   sākt mācīties
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      The oil spill was an environmental catastrophe.  
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      ścinać, wycinać (np. drzewa)     Cutting down trees, often leading to deforestation.   sākt mācīties
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      They chopped down the trees to build a new road.  
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      Typical weather conditions over a long period.   sākt mācīties
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      The climate is changing rapidly.  
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      Ocean waters near the coast, rich in marine life.   sākt mācīties
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      Coastal waters are often polluted.  
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      Fighting against or trying to reduce something.   sākt mācīties
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      We need to combat climate change.  
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      Making something impure or harmful through pollution.   sākt mācīties
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      The water was contaminated with chemicals.  
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      Any living organism, like animals or insects.   sākt mācīties
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      Every creature plays a role in the ecosystem.  
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      Damaging something beyond recovery.   sākt mācīties
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      Humans are destroying the environment.  
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      Process of causing extensive damage.   sākt mācīties
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      The destruction of the rainforest is a serious problem.  
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      detergent, środek piorący     Cleaning substance that can pollute water.   sākt mācīties
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      Use eco-friendly detergent.  
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      Becoming extinct or disappearing from existence.   sākt mācīties
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      Many species are dying out due to habitat loss.  
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      Reducing or decreasing in size or intensity.   sākt mācīties
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      The ozone layer is diminishing.  
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      Loose soil or earth, often unclean.   sākt mācīties
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      The dirt contaminated the water supply.  
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      Ceasing to exist or becoming invisible.   sākt mācīties
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      The lake is disappearing due to drought.  
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      Large-scale event causing serious harm or damage.   sākt mācīties
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      The earthquake was a natural disaster.  
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      usuwanie, utylizacja (np. odpadów)     Safe disposal or removal of waste materials.   sākt mācīties
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      Proper waste disposal is important.  
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      Extended period of abnormally low rainfall.   sākt mācīties
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      The drought caused a shortage of water.  
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      Losing moisture and becoming dry.   sākt mācīties
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      The river dried up during the summer.  
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      wysuszać, palić (np. o słońcu)     Extreme drying of soil or environment.   sākt mācīties
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      The sun parched the earth.  
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      Disposing of waste or unwanted materials.   sākt mācīties
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      It is illegal to dump waste into the river.  
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      Sudden shaking of the ground, often destructive.   sākt mācīties
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      The earthquake destroyed many buildings.  
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      Study of interactions between organisms and their environment.   sākt mācīties
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      Ecology is the study of the relationships between organisms and their environment.  
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      Release of pollutants or gases into the atmosphere.   sākt mācīties
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      We need to reduce carbon emissions.  
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      Species at high risk of extinction.   sākt mācīties
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      The panda is an endangered species.  
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      Source that provides usable energy.   sākt mācīties
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      Solar energy is a renewable energy source.  
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      Surrounding natural world, including ecosystems.   sākt mācīties
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      We need to protect the environment.  
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      Gradual change in organisms over generations.   sākt mācīties
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      Evolution is a slow process.  
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      Being unprotected and open to harmful effects.   sākt mācīties
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      People are exposed to pollution every day.  
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      No longer existing or having died out.   sākt mācīties
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      Capable of supporting abundant plant life.   sākt mācīties
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      Strong-smelling gas, often from pollution.   sākt mācīties
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      Car fumes pollute the air.  
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      Gradual increase in Earth's average temperature.   sākt mācīties
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      Global warming is a serious threat to the planet.  
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      Causing damage or negative effects on health.   sākt mācīties
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      Smoking is harmful to your health.  
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      Period of excessively high temperatures.   sākt mācīties
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      The heat wave caused many deaths.  
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      Waste produced by industrial processes.   sākt mācīties
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      Industrial waste must be disposed of properly.  
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      Living organisms in marine environments.   sākt mācīties
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      Marine life is threatened by pollution.  
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      Fossil fuel used for energy production.   sākt mācīties
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      Natural gas is a fossil fuel.  
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      Gas essential for respiration and combustion.   sākt mācīties
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      Protective layer in the atmosphere absorbing UV rays.   sākt mācīties
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      The ozone layer protects us from harmful UV radiation.  
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      Approval to do something, especially environmentally.   sākt mācīties
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      You need permission to cut down trees in the forest.  
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      Capable of causing illness or death if ingested.   sākt mācīties
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      Some mushrooms are poisonous.  
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      Harmful substances introduced into the environment.   sākt mācīties
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      Pollution is a major environmental problem.  
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      Efforts to stop or reduce harm to the environment.   sākt mācīties
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      Pollution prevention is important.  
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      Keeping something safe from harm or damage.   sākt mācīties
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      We need to protect endangered species.  
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      Dense forest with high rainfall, rich in biodiversity.   sākt mācīties
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      Rainforests are home to many different species.  
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      przetwarzać, recyklingować     Converting waste materials into reusable forms.   sākt mācīties
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      We should recycle paper, plastic, and glass.  
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      Resources that can be naturally replenished.   sākt mācīties
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      Solar energy is a renewable energy source.  
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      Capable of being used multiple times.   sākt mācīties
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      Use reusable bags instead of plastic bags.  
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      Top layer of Earth’s surface, where plants grow.   sākt mācīties
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      Healthy soil is important for plant growth.  
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      Outer part or boundary of an object or land.   sākt mācīties
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      The surface of the Earth is covered in water.  
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      Posing a danger or risk to something.   sākt mācīties
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      Climate change threatens the planet.  
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      Regular rise and fall of sea level along the coast.   sākt mācīties
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      Hazardous waste materials that can poison.   sākt mācīties
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      Toxic waste is dangerous.  
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      Energy generated by harnessing wind power.   sākt mācīties
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      Wind energy is a clean energy source.  
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