People have always polluted their surroundings. But until now pollution was not such a serious problem. People lived in uncrowded rural areas and did not have pollution — causing machines. With the development of crowded industrial cities which put huge amounts of pollutants into small areas, the problem has become more important.

Automobiles and other new inventions make pollution steadily worse. Since the late 1960's people have become alarmed with the danger of pollution.

Air, water, and soil are necessary for the existence of all living things. But polluted air can cause illness, and even death. Polluted water kills fish and other marine life. On polluted soil, food can not be grown. In addition environmental pollution spoils the natural beauty of our planet.

Pollution is as complicated as a serious problem. Automobiles are polluting the air but they provide transportation for the people. Factories pollute the air and the water but they provide jobs for people and produce necessary goods. Fertilizers and pesticides are important for growing crops but they can ruin soil.

Thus, people would have to stop using many useful things if they wanted to end pollution immediately. Most people don't want that of course. But pollution can be reduced gradually.

Scientists and engineers can find the ways to reduce pollution from automobiles and factories. Government can pass the laws that would make enterprises take measures for reducing pollution. Individuals and groups of people can work together to persuade enterprises to stop polluting activities.

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People have always polluted the environment. However, until recently, pollution was not such a serious problem. People lived in sparsely populated agricultural areas and did not have polluting cars. With the development of overcrowded industrial cities, in which huge amounts of waste were dumped in a small area, this problem became much more serious.

Cars and other new inventions are increasing pollution. In the late 60s, people began to feel alarmed about the dangers of environmental pollution.

Air, water and soil are essential for the existence of all living things. However, polluted air can cause illness and even death. Polluted water kills fish and other marine animals. Food crops cannot be grown on contaminated soil. In addition, environmental pollution spoils the natural beauty of our planet.

The problem of environmental pollution is as complex as it is serious. Cars pollute the air, but provide people with mobility options. Factories pollute the air and water, but they provide jobs for people and produce necessary goods. Fertilizers and pesticides are important for agriculture, but they can destroy the soil.

Thus, people would have to stop using many useful things if they wanted to stop polluting the environment right away. Most people don't want this, of course. However, pollution can be reduced gradually.

Scientists and engineers can find ways to reduce harmful emissions from cars and factories. The government can pass laws to force businesses to take steps to reduce pollution. Individuals and groups can work together to persuade businesses to stop polluting activities.

Environmental protection ( environmental protection) is always a pressing and difficult task. What awaits us in the future: global warming ( global warming) or ice age ( ice age)? Ozone holes and acid rain no longer seem so impossible. All this has become pressing environmental problems ( ecology) that require solutions. Today we will discuss this burning topic and learn to speak in English about the environment.

Environment ( ) is the natural habitat of humans. That is, this is everything that surrounds us: air, sun, sky, rivers, seas, oceans, mountains, flora and fauna ( flora and fauna). Environmentalists ( ecologists) are engaged in environmental studies. They explore environmental problems ( ecology problems/issues), study natural disasters ( natural disasters), are looking for ways to reduce the harmful effects ( harmful/damaging effect) to nature.

Types of environmental pollution

Pollution ( pollution) is a process that destroys ( to destroy) environment and leads to deterioration of water, air and soil. The main cause of pollution is human activity ( human activity).

The environment is polluted by industrial waste ( industrial waste) and household waste ( household garbage). Every day we throw away plastic bottles ( plastic bottles), construction waste ( construction waste), food packaging ( product packaging), aerosol cans ( aerosol can) and much more.

Air, rivers, seas, land are especially polluted in densely populated areas ( overpopulated) and industrialized ( heavily industrialized) areas. It's not just exhaust gases that are dangerous ( exhaust fumes) transport and chemicals ( chemicals) released into the atmosphere by factories. A common cause of pollution is problems with waste processing ( waste disposal).

There are several main types of pollution:

• Water pollution– water pollution.
• Soil/land pollution– soil pollution.
• Air pollution– air pollution.
• Thermal/heat pollution– thermal pollution.
• Noise pollution– noise pollution.
• Light pollution– light pollution.
• Radioactive pollution– radioactive contamination.

I would like to say that radioactive contamination is the most dangerous in terms of the speed of consequences. However, all pollution has a destructive effect on humans, animals, plants and the entire ecosystem ( ecosystem) generally. Even simple things like light, noise, heat levels are pollutants ( pollutant/contaminant).

In nature, nothing exists in isolation. When we pollute water, we not only reduce the quality of drinking water, but also harm the entire food chain, from microorganisms to humans. When the lights of a big city come on, we don’t think that power plants ( electric plants) burn huge amounts of fuel ( to burn fuel) to generate electricity. As a consequence of this, more poisonous gases ( poisonous gases) gets into the air we breathe. In addition, excessive amounts of light ( excessive light) can cause migraines and headaches.

Natural and man-made disasters in English

Of course, nature cannot stay away, so sometimes natural disasters occur ( natural disasters): volcanic eruptions ( volcanic eruption), avalanches ( avalanching), earthquakes ( earthquake), snow storms ( snowstorms), floods ( floods), hurricanes ( hurricanes/typhoons). More and more lands are suffering from drought ( drought), and more and more people are dying of hunger ( famine) and epidemics ( epidemics).

All these were natural disasters, but humans cause no less (and maybe more) damage to nature. Human activities can lead to irreversible consequences ( irreversible changes) and man-made disasters ( man-made disasters).

In the table we have collected for you many words that will help you describe the causes and consequences of natural and man-made disasters in English.

How to go green. How to protect the environment

In order to contribute to environmental protection ( to go green), you must follow a few simple rules. So, nature will become cleaner if:

• do not throw away garbage that can be recycled ( recycling);
• plant ( to plant) more trees and plants;
• save natural resources ( do not waste natural resources);
• don't cut down forests ( do not cut forests);
• use environmentally friendly goods and transport ( use ecologically clean goods and transport).

Scientists continue to struggle with pressing environmental problems. Ordinary people can help protect the environment too, just by following a few simple rules.

We have collected all the words from the article for you in a table that can be downloaded. You can also take a test on the topic “Environment in English”.

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Environment in English

Kasanchuk Marina. Komsomolsk-on-Amur State Technical University, Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Khabarovsk Territory, Russia
Essay in English with translation. Nomination Other.

Importance of environmental protection

I suppose that environmental protection is one of the most major problem in our modern world. With middle of XX century people’s negative influence on the planet increased. Many of us think that nature resources don’t limit and don’t care about it.

Today we have so many kinds of pollution: air, water, soil, noise, nuclear pollution. Each of these are very dangerous for our health. Many diseases are becauce of enviromental solutions, and the reasons of it are we ourselves. There are many other problems besides illnesses. Some animals are an endangered spices, for example the giant panda. In many regions water in rivers, lakes is very soiled with toxic waste of plants. In summer we can’t swim here, because this is very hazardous. Reasons for air pollution are vehicle emissions and plant’s discharges. In megalopolises people live in regular smog, ozone holes are created too. Examples of soil pollution are forest fires and rubbish dumps out of the city. There were some nuclear accidents on the planet, which have very serious consequences. Now we have a difficult situation in Japan.

There are many groups and organizations, which are care about the environment. Greenpeace is one of them. It has offices in more than 40 countries. Members of this global organization try to find a solution of environmental problems in the world. They care about all spheres of pollution. In many countries government draws people’s attention to problems of environment. For example in Russia we have community work day. In this day everyone tidy streets, take away rubbish,plant trees and shrubs. In my opinion it is very wholesome tradition.

In conclusion I want to say that we must to save nature resources and reduse pollutions. We are friends of our planet, because it is our home.

I believe that environmental protection is one of the most important issues in our society. Since the mid-20th century, the negative impact of people on the planet has increased. Many of us think that natural resources are limitless and don't worry about it.

Nowadays, there are a large number of types of pollution: water, air, land, noise and radioactive. Each of them is very dangerous for our health. Many diseases are the result of environmental pollution, and we ourselves are the cause. There are many other problems besides diseases. Some animals are on the verge of extinction, such as the giant panda. In many regions, the water in rivers and lakes is heavily polluted with toxic waste from factories. In summer we cannot swim because it is very dangerous. Air pollution is caused by car exhaust and factory waste. In megacities, people live in constant smog, and ozone holes also form. Examples of land pollution include forest fires and landfills outside cities. There have also been radioactive accidents on our planet that had serious consequences. A difficult situation now exists in Japan.

There are a large number of groups and organizations that care about the environment. Greenpeace is one of them. Its branches are located in more than forty countries. The staff of this global organization are trying to find a solution to the problem of environmental protection. They take care of all areas of pollution. In many countries, the government is drawing people's attention to environmental issues. For example, in Russia it is a subbotnik. On this day, everyone cleans the streets, collects garbage and plants trees and shrubs. In my opinion this is a very good tradition.

In conclusion, I want to say that we must conserve natural resources and reduce pollution. We are friends of the planet because this is our home.

Humanity has been behaving like an unreasonable master on the planet for too long. While creating amenities for a comfortable life, we have completely forgotten that the resources of nature are not at all limitless. Our children will have to live in cities with dirty air. It's time to remember that nature does not forgive mistakes. We must take care of it, remember that we ourselves are part of this nature. So, is it ok to bite the hand that feeds?

Essay on Environmental Protection

Our planet Earth is only a tiny part of the universe, and it is so far the only place where human beings can live.

We are always polluted our surroundings. But until now pollution was not such a huge problem. People lived in the countryside and couldn’t produce such amount of pollution that would lead to a dangerous situation on a global scale.

With the development of industrial cities, which create huge amounts of pollutants, the problem has become real. Nowadays our planet is in serious danger. Global warming, acid rains, air and water pollution, overpopulation are the problems that threaten human lives on the Earth.

Every year the world industry pollutes the air that we breathe with. A great number of cities suffer from smog. Rainforests are cut down. Their disappearance upsets the oxygen balance. As a result, some rare species of animals, birds, fish and plants are extinct. A lot of seas, rivers and lakes are filled with poison like industrial and nuclear wastes, chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The pollution of air and the world's ocean, destruction of the ozone layer is the result of man's careless interaction with nature, a sign of the ecological crisis.

People should consider their attitude to the environment. Some progress has already been made in this direction. Numerous conferences have been held by a lot of agencies to discuss problems facing ecologically poor regions including the Aral Sea, the South Urals, Kuzbass, Donbass and Chernobyl. Greenpeace is also doing much to preserve the environment.

What can we do to save our planet? First of all, people should switch to alternative forms of power, such as solar power or wind power. Secondly, the use of atomic power must be banned. Thirdly, we need to recycle. It’s the art of turning waste into new products. It would be a good idea if people started riding bicycles instead of driving cars. We are obliged to protect nature. If everyone cares, it will make a difference.

Essay on the topic Environmental protection

Our planet Earth is just a tiny part of the universe, and at the moment it is the only place where people can live.

We have always polluted the environment. But until now, pollution hasn't been such a huge problem. People lived in rural areas and could not produce such a huge amount of pollution that could lead to a dangerous situation on a global scale.

With the development of industrial cities that produce huge amounts of pollutants, the problem has become real. Our planet is in serious danger these days. Global warming, acid rain, air and water pollution, and overpopulation are problems that threaten the lives of people on Earth.

Every year, global industry pollutes the air we breathe. A huge number of cities suffer from smog. Tropical forests are being cut down. Their disappearance disrupts the oxygen balance. As a result, rare species of animals, birds, fish and plants are disappearing. Many seas, rivers and lakes are filled with poison: industrial and nuclear waste, chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Air and ocean pollution and the destruction of the ozone layer are the result of careless human interaction with nature, a sign of an environmental crisis.

People need to think about their relationship with the environment. Some progress has already been made in this direction. Various organizations hold numerous conferences to discuss the problems facing environmentally poor regions, including the Aral Sea, Southern Urals, Kuzbass, Donbass and Chernobyl. Greenpeace also does a lot to preserve the environment.

What can we do to save our planet? First of all, people should switch to alternative forms of energy such as solar energy or wind energy. Secondly, the use of nuclear energy should be prohibited. Third, we need to recycle. It is the art of turning waste into new products. It would be nice if people started riding bicycles instead of driving cars. We have a responsibility to protect nature. If everyone cares, it will make a difference.

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Environmental Protection - Environmental Protection

Our planet Earth is only a tiny part of the universe, but nowadays it"s the only place where we can live.

People always polluted their surroundings. But until now pollution was not such a serious problem. People lived in rural areas and did not produce such amount of polluting agents that would cause a dangerous situation in global scale.

With the development of overcrowded industrial highly developed cities, which put huge amounts of pollutants into surrounds, the problem has become more and more dangerous. Today our planet is in serious danger. Acid rains, global warming, air and water pollution, and overpopulation are the problems that threaten human lives on the Earth.

In order to understand how air pollution affects our body, we must understand exactly what this pollution is. The pollutants that harm our respiratory system are known as particulates. Particulates are the small solid particles that you can see through rays of sunlight. They are products of incomplete combustion in engines, for example: internal-combustion engines, road dust and wood smoke.

Billions of tons of coal and oil are consumed around the world every year. When these fuels are burnt, they produce smoke and other by-products, which is emitted into the atmosphere. Although wind and rain occasionally wash away the smoke, given off by power plants and automobiles, but it is not enough.. These chemical compounds undergo a series of chemical reactions in the presence of sunlight; as a result we have smog, mixture of fog and smoke. While such pollutants as particulates we can see, other harmful ones are not visible. Among the most dangerous to bur health are carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide and ozone or active oxygen.

If you have ever been in an enclosed parking garage or a tunnel and felt dizzy or lightheaded, then you have felt the effect of carbon monoxide (CO). This odourless, colourless, but poisonous gas is produced by the incomplete burning of fossil fuels, like gasoline or diesel fuel.

Factories emit tons of harmful chemicals. These emissions have disastrous consequences for our planet. They are the main reason for the greenhouse effect and acid rains.

Our forests are disappearing because they are cut down or burnt. If this trend continues, one day we won't have enough oxygen to breathe, we won't see a beautiful green forest at all.

The seas are in danger. They are filled with poison: industrial and nuclear wastes, chemical fertilizers and pesticides. If nothing is done about it, one day nothing will be able to live in our seas.

Every ten minutes one kind of animal, plant or insect dies out forever. If nothing is done about it, one million species that are alive today may soon become extinct.

And even greater threats are nuclear power stations. We all know how tragic the consequences of the Chernobyl disaster are.

Fortunately, it's not too late to solve these problems. We have the time, the money and even the technology to make our planet a better, cleaner and safer place. We can plant trees and create parks for endangered animals.

We can recycle our waste; persuade enterprises to stop polluting activities, because it is apparent that our careless use of fossil fuels and chemicals is destroying this planet. And it is now more than ever apparent that at the same time we are destroying our bodies and our future.

Text translation: Environmental Protection - Environmental protection

Our planet Earth is only a tiny part of the Universe, but at present it is the only place where we can live.

People have always polluted everything around them. But until now, pollution has not been such a serious problem. People lived in rural areas and did not produce as many pollutants that could cause a dangerous situation on a global scale.

With the development of overpopulated industrial highly developed cities that emit huge amounts of pollutants into the environment, the problem has become more and more serious. Today our planet is in grave danger. Acid rain, global warming, air and water pollution, overpopulation are problems that threaten human life on Earth.

To understand how air pollution affects our bodies, we need to know exactly what the pollution is. Pollutants that harm our respiratory system are called particulates. Macroparticles are small particulate matter that we see in sunlight. These are derivatives of incomplete combustion of fuel in engines, such as internal combustion engines, road dust and smoke from wood combustion.

Billions of tons of coal and oil are burned around the world every year. When this fuel burns, it releases smoke and other byproducts into the environment. Although wind and rain sometimes wash away the smoke emitted by power plants and cars, this is not enough. These chemical elements, when exposed to sunlight, undergo a series of chemical reactions, and the result is smog, a mixture of fog and smoke. While we can see pollutants such as particulates, other substances that are harmful to our health remain invisible. Among the most dangerous to our health are carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide and ozone, or active oxygen.

If you've ever been in a closed garage or tunnel and felt dizzy or faint, then you've felt the effects of carbon monoxide (CO). This colorless, but odorless, poisonous gas comes from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, like gasoline or diesel.

Factories release tons of harmful chemicals. These emissions have disastrous consequences for our planet. They are the main cause of the greenhouse effect and acid rain.

Our forests are disappearing due to deforestation or fires. If this trend continues, then one day we will not have enough oxygen to breathe, we will never see the beautiful green forest at all.

The seas are also in danger. They are filled with poison: industrial waste, nuclear waste, chemical fertilizers and pesticides. If we do nothing, then one day there will be no one to live in our seas.

Every ten minutes, one species of animal, plant or insect goes extinct on our planet. If we do nothing, the ten million species of living organisms living today will soon disappear.

An even greater threat is nuclear power plants. We all know the tragic consequences of the Chernobyl disaster.

Fortunately, it is not too late and we can solve these problems. We have the time, money and technology to make our planet a better, cleaner and safer place. We can plant trees and create parks for endangered animals.

We can recycle waste, convince businesses to stop polluting the environment, since it is clear that our reckless use of fuels and chemicals is destroying our planet and, moreover, it is also clear that we are destroying ourselves and our future.