La huella ecológica
Example: Reducir la huella ecológica es importante para el planeta.
Definition
"La huella ecológica" refers to the measure of human impact on the environment, specifically the amount of natural resources consumed and waste generated by individuals, communities, or activities. It indicates how much nature's capacity is used compared to what is available, highlighting sustainability concerns.
Etymology
The term "la huella ecológica" combines 'huella,' meaning footprint or trace, with 'ecológica,' relating to ecology or the environment. It metaphorically describes the 'footprint' humans leave on the Earth, emphasizing the visible and measurable effects of human activity on natural ecosystems.
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"La huella ecológica" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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