Environment⁠ i

The variety of plant and animal life in a particular place.

জীববৈচিত্র্য

Wetlands support remarkable biodiversity.

Synonyms: variety of life

The amount of carbon dioxide produced by a person or organisation's activities.

কার্বন পদচিহ্ন

Flying less is one way to reduce your carbon footprint.

Synonyms: carbon impact

The protection of plants, animals and natural areas.

সংরক্ষণ

Conservation projects in the Sundarbans protect the Bengal tiger.

Synonyms: protection, preservation

The cutting down of trees in a large area.

বন উজাড়

Deforestation has destroyed the habitats of many species.

Synonyms: clearing of forests

The process of something becoming damaged or worse in quality.

অবক্ষয়

Overgrazing leads to land degradation.

Synonyms: deterioration, damage

Gases or other substances sent out into the air.

নির্গমন

Carbon emissions from vehicles are a major cause of air pollution.

Synonyms: discharge, release

To make something bad less severe or harmful.

প্রশমিত করা

Planting mangroves can mitigate the impact of storm surges.

Synonyms: reduce, alleviate, lessen

Describing energy that comes from sources that are naturally replaced, such as sun and wind.

নবায়নযোগ্য

Solar panels are a renewable source of electricity.

Synonyms: clean, sustainable

The amount of salt in water or soil.

লবণাক্ততা

Rising salinity threatens rice farming in coastal Bangladesh.

Synonyms: saltiness

Able to continue over time without damaging the environment.

টেকসই

Cities must invest in sustainable transport such as metro rail.

Synonyms: eco-friendly, green