Nature and Ecosystems
When discussing the environment, you will often see terms like el ecosistema (the ecosystem) and la biodiversidad (biodiversity) in the news.
| The forest is an ecosystem with a lot of biodiversity. | El bosque es un ecosistema con mucha biodiversidad. |
Threats to the Environment
Two common threats to natural habitats are deforestation (la deforestación) and extinction (la extinción). Note that Spanish nouns ending in -ción are almost always feminine.
| For me, deforestation destroys the ecosystem. | Para mí, la deforestación destruye el ecosistema. |
| Deforestation causes the extinction of many animals. | La deforestación provoca la extinción de muchos animales. |
Energy and Emissions
To combat climate issues, there is a push to reduce carbon (el carbono) emissions (las emisiones).
| We want to reduce carbon emissions. | Queremos reducir las emisiones de carbono. |
A common solution is to shift toward renewable (renovable) energy.
| We need more and more renewable energy and less carbon. | Necesitamos cada vez más energía renovable y menos carbono. |
Protecting the Planet
Scientists and advocates focus heavily on conservation (la conservación) and sustainability (la sostenibilidad).
| For the scientist, conservation guarantees sustainability. | Para el científico, la conservación garantiza la sostenibilidad. |
When talking about environmental issues or policies, use the adjective ambiental.
| The boss can improve environmental sustainability at the company. | La jefa puede mejorar la sostenibilidad ambiental en la empresa. |
| Deforestation is a very serious environmental problem. | La deforestación es un problema ambiental muy grave. |
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