The environmental issue
Example: Environmental issue concerns problems affecting ecosystems and sustainability
Definition
"The environmental issue" refers to a problem or concern related to the natural world, especially those affecting ecosystems, biodiversity, and the sustainability of natural resources. It often involves challenges like pollution, climate change, and habitat destruction impacting the health of the planet.
Etymology
The phrase "the environmental issue" combines "environmental," derived from the French word 'environnement,' meaning surroundings or conditions, and "issue," from Old French 'issue,' meaning outcome or result. Together, they refer to matters concerning the state of the environment.
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"The environmental issue" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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