Do you know how to speak about environmental threats such as climate change and deforestation? Which words does 'threat' collocate with? What can be 'sustainable?
Below you can find some useful collocations that deal with causes and consequenses of major threats to the environment, opinions on the issues, and measures to protect the planet.
What is good for the environment
alternative energy sources
renewable energy
solar heating
offshore wind farms
hybrid cars
green taxes / issues / politics / credentials
eco-friendly design / products
pollution prevention / standards / control
sustainable development / agreeculture / form of transport / use of resources
recyclable materials / substances / cardboard packaging etc.
biodegradable materials / chemicals / plastic
organic farming / gardening
ecological balance
Threat(en)
to threaten crops / wildlife / water supplies
to pose a threat (to)
environmental / fundumental / grave threat
under threat of extinction
the threat from overfishing /deforestation
a threat to places / species / people's livelihoods
to identify smth as an urgent threat
to threaten / to destroy the livelihoods
Climate Change
climatic changes
irreversible climate change
to cause / to produce climate change
to fight / to tackle / to address / to adapt to climate change
CAUSES
global warming
greenhouse gases / effect
to contribute to the greenhouse effect
to trap heat in the atmosphere
to exist naturally
to act like a blanket
household / toxic waste
carbon dioxide / nitrogen oxide, sulphur // veicle / exhaust // harmful, toxic emissions
to release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
fossil fuels
to burn fossil fuels
to generate energy
CONSEQUENCES
dire / devastating / unavoidable / serious consequences
to face the consequences / new challenges for survival
to prepare for consequences
the changing weather patterns
extreme weather events
rising sea levels
melting glaciers
intense / record droughts
intense rainfalls
searing heat (обжигающая)
heat waves
heat waves become frequent
the temperatures soar
widespread flooding
acid rain
shrinking habitats
endangered species
environmental catastrophy
risks to public health
to wreak havoc on...
OPINIONS
respected scientific organisations
to reach a consensus
an overwhelming consensus
to identify smth as an urgent threat
the need for urgent action to address...
the need is indisputable
to address the crisis
to adequatly address ...
demographic / future projections
prophets of doom and gloom
the worst case scenario
to change our ways
to reduce carbon pollution // our carbon footprint // carbon / vehicle emissions // our food miles
to urgently / dramatically reduce
to offset carbon emissions
schemes for offsetting...
Deforestation
FORESTS' ROLE
to protect the planet
to produce vital oxigen
to absorb / soak up carbon dioxide
massive amounts of CO2
to act as a carbon sink
to mitigate climate change / carbon emissions
to play a critical role in
to provide homes for
be home of the world's biodiversity / the most endangered species
to offer benefits
to keep a balance between
FORMS AND CAUSES
to clear / chop down / cut down / destroy / drain / log forests
to convert forests to farmland
conversion to agriculture / farmland / pasture land / pulp plantations
illigal logging / removal of timber
IMPACTS
result in extinctions
go extinct
unable to subsist
reduced biodiversity
to become carbon sources
to increase carbon emissions
soil erosion / loss
disrupted livelihoods
MEASURES
sustainable forestry
responsible / sustainable forest manegement
to promote sustainable bioenergy / reforestation
to combat illigal logging
to seem unattainable
