El risc ambiental
Example: El risc ambiental augmenta amb la contaminació de l'aire i l'aigua.
Definition
"El risc ambiental" refers to the potential danger or threat to the natural environment caused by factors such as pollution, climate change, or human activities. It indicates the likelihood of harm to ecosystems, wildlife, or human health due to environmental hazards.
Etymology
The phrase "el risc ambiental" originates from Catalan, where "risc" comes from the Latin word "risicum," meaning risk or danger. "Ambiental" derives from the Latin "ambire," meaning to surround or encompass, referring to the environment. Together, they describe the concept of environmental risk.
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"El risc ambiental" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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