The environmental damage
Example: Environmental damage harms ecosystems through pollution or human activities
Definition
"The environmental damage" refers to the harm caused to natural ecosystems and the environment due to pollution, deforestation, industrial activities, or other human actions that negatively affect air, water, soil, and biodiversity.
Etymology
The phrase "the environmental damage" combines "environmental," derived from the French word 'environner' meaning 'to surround,' and "damage," which comes from the Old French 'damager,' meaning 'to harm or injure.' Together, they describe harm inflicted upon the surroundings or natural world.
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"The environmental damage" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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