Intermediate level

Environment & Sustainability: intermediate level

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80 words
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Why this topic matters

At the intermediate level, it is useful to talk not only about trash and recycling, but also about the causes and effects of environmental problems. This is where vocabulary about emissions, pollution, resources, and sustainable habits becomes important. These terms are useful in study, work, and everyday discussions about ecology.

What the list includes

This list includes words related to air and water pollution, renewable energy, responsible consumption, recycling, saving resources, and reducing emissions. These are the kinds of terms that often appear in articles, reports, public initiatives, and environmental campaigns.

Typical situations

You discuss reducing plastic use, sorting waste, saving energy, or the impact of transport on emissions. You may also need to understand terms such as greenhouse gases, carbon footprint, and renewable energy. With the right vocabulary, these topics become much easier to discuss in clear English.

How to study effectively

Study the words in small groups such as pollution, energy, resources, and sustainable habits. Practice short phrases like reduce emissions, save energy, and sort waste. Then review the list with flashcards or in OneMoreWord and reuse the vocabulary while reading environmental news or describing your own habits.

Why this vocabulary is useful

Intermediate environment vocabulary helps you move from simple eco words to more meaningful discussions about sustainability, climate, and responsible choices. Short regular reviews and practical examples from daily life will help these words become active faster.

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air pollution Pronunciation: [eə pəˈluːʃn]
water pollution Pronunciation: [ˈwɔːtə pəˈluːʃn]
greenhouse gases Pronunciation: [ˈgriːnhaʊs ˈgæsɪz]
carbon footprint Pronunciation: [ˈkɑːbən ˈfʊtprɪnt]
climate change Pronunciation: [ˈklaɪmət ʧeɪnʤ]
global warming Pronunciation: [ˌgləʊbl ˈwɔːmɪŋ]
emissions Pronunciation: [ɪˈmɪʃnz]
fossil fuels Pronunciation: [ˌfɒsl ˈfjuːəlz]
renewable energy Pronunciation: [rɪˈnjuːəbl ˈenəʤi]
solar energy Pronunciation: [ˈsəʊlə ˈenəʤi]
wind power Pronunciation: [wɪnd ˈpaʊə]
hydropower Pronunciation: [ˈhaɪdrəʊˌpaʊə]
energy efficient Pronunciation: [ˈenəʤi ɪˈfɪʃnt]
energy saving Pronunciation: [ˈenəʤi ˈseɪvɪŋ]
conservation Pronunciation: [ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃn]
biodiversity Pronunciation: [ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːsɪtɪ]
ecosystem Pronunciation: [ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm]
habitat Pronunciation: [ˈhæbɪtæt]
endangered species Pronunciation: [ɪnˈdeɪnʤəd ˈspiːʃiːz]
deforestation Pronunciation: [diːˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃn]
reforestation Pronunciation: [ˌriːˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃn]
waste management Pronunciation: [weɪst ˈmænɪʤmənt]
landfill Pronunciation: [ˈlændfɪl]
compost Pronunciation: [ˈkɒmpɒst]
composting Pronunciation: [ˈkɒmpɒstɪŋ]
single-use Pronunciation: [ˌsɪŋgl ˈjuːs]
plastic bag ban Pronunciation: [ˈplæstɪk bæg bæn]
reusable bottle Pronunciation: [ˌriːˈjuːzəbl ˈbɒtl]
public transport Pronunciation: [ˈpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːt]
carpool Pronunciation: [ˈkɑːpuːl]
sustainable Pronunciation: [səˈsteɪnəbl]
sustainability Pronunciation: [səˌsteɪnəˈbɪlɪtɪ]
green lifestyle Pronunciation: [griːn ˈlaɪfstaɪl]
eco-friendly Pronunciation: [ˌiːkəʊ ˈfrendli]
organic Pronunciation: [ɔːˈgænɪk]
local produce Pronunciation: [ˈləʊkəl ˈprɒdjuːs]
carbon emissions Pronunciation: [ˈkɑːbən ɪˈmɪʃnz]
green energy Pronunciation: [griːn ˈenəʤi]
recycling center Pronunciation: [riːˈsaɪklɪŋ ˈsentə]
waste sorting Pronunciation: [weɪst ˈsɔːtɪŋ]
water saving Pronunciation: [ˈwɔːtə ˈseɪvɪŋ]
energy bill Pronunciation: [ˈenəʤi bɪl]
carbon tax Pronunciation: [ˈkɑːbən tæks]
air quality Pronunciation: [eə ˈkwɒlɪti]
water quality Pronunciation: [ˈwɔːtə ˈkwɒlɪti]
urban green space Pronunciation: [ˈɜːbən griːn speɪs]
nature reserve Pronunciation: [ˈneɪʧə rɪˈzɜːv]
wildfire Pronunciation: [ˈwaɪldfaɪə]
drought Pronunciation: [draʊt]
flood Pronunciation: [flʌd]
soil Pronunciation: [sɔɪl]
soil erosion Pronunciation: [sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒn]
water scarcity Pronunciation: [ˈwɔːtə ˈskeəsɪti]
energy transition Pronunciation: [ˈenəʤi trænˈzɪʃn]
renewable resources Pronunciation: [rɪˈnjuːəbl rɪˈzɔːsɪz]
resource use Pronunciation: [rɪˈzɔːs juːs]
supply chain Pronunciation: [səˈplaɪ ʧeɪn]
green policy Pronunciation: [griːn ˈpɒlɪsɪ]
climate action Pronunciation: [ˈklaɪmət ˈækʃn]
environmental impact Pronunciation: [ɪnˌvaɪərənˈmentl ˈɪmpækt]
sustainable transport Pronunciation: [səˈsteɪnəbl ˈtrænspɔːt]
energy audit Pronunciation: [ˈenəʤi ˈɔːdɪt]
carbon neutral Pronunciation: [ˈkɑːbən ˈnjuːtrəl]
offset Pronunciation: [ˈɒfset]
offsetting Pronunciation: [ˈɒfsetɪŋ]
greenwashing Pronunciation: [ˈgriːnˌwɒʃɪŋ]
community clean-up Pronunciation: [kəˈmjuːnɪti kliːn ʌp]
reusable cup Pronunciation: [ˌriːˈjuːzəbl kʌp]
eco label Pronunciation: [ˈiːkəʊ ˈleɪbl]
food waste Pronunciation: [fuːd weɪst]
sustainable packaging Pronunciation: [səˈsteɪnəbl ˈpækɪʤɪŋ]
green building Pronunciation: [griːn ˈbɪldɪŋ]
waste reduction Pronunciation: [weɪst rɪˈdʌkʃn]
litter Pronunciation: [ˈlɪtə]
clean energy Pronunciation: [kliːn ˈenəʤi]
eco tourism Pronunciation: [ˈiːkəʊ ˈtʊərɪzm]
carbon offset Pronunciation: [ˈkɑːbən ˈɒfset]
energy consumption Pronunciation: [ˈenəʤi kənˈsʌmpʃn]
wastewater Pronunciation: [ˈweɪstˌwɔːtə]
water treatment Pronunciation: [ˈwɔːtə ˈtriːtmənt]

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The list contains 80 words. That gives you a solid practical base for discussing pollution, energy, recycling, emissions, and sustainable habits.

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