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Definition of biodiversity noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

 

biodiversity

 noun
noun
NAmE//ˌbaɪoʊdəˈvərsət̮i//
 
, NAmE//ˌbaɪoʊdaɪˈvərsət̮i//
 
(less frequent biological diversity) [uncountable]
 
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the existence of a large number of different kinds of animals and plants that make a balanced environment The mining project threatens one of the world's richest areas of biodiversity. Topic CollocationsThe Environmentenvironmental damage
  • cause/contribute to climate change/global warming
  • produce pollution/CO2/greenhouse (gas) emissions
  • damage/destroy the environment/a marine ecosystem/the ozone layer/coral reefs
  • degrade ecosystems/habitats/the environment
  • harm the environment/wildlife/marine life
  • threaten natural habitats/coastal ecosystems/a species with extinction
  • deplete natural resources/the ozone layer
  • pollute rivers and lakes/waterways/the air/the atmosphere/the environment/oceans
  • contaminate groundwater/the soil/food/crops
  • log forests/rainforests/trees
protecting the environment
  • address/combat/tackle the threat/effects/impact of climate change
  • fight/take action on/reduce/stop global warming
  • limit/curb/control air/water/atmospheric/environmental pollution
  • cut/reduce pollution/greenhouse (gas) emissions
  • offset carbon/CO2 emissions
  • reduce (the size of) your carbon footprint
  • achieve/promote sustainable development
  • preserve/conserve biodiversity/natural resources
  • protect endangered species/a coastal ecosystem
  • prevent/stop soil erosion/overfishing/massive deforestation/damage to ecosystems
  • raise awareness of environmental issues
  • save the planet/the rainforests/an endangered species
energy and resources
  • conserve/save/consume/waste energy
  • manage/exploit/be rich in natural resources
  • dump/dispose of hazardous/toxic/nuclear waste/sewage
  • dispose of/throw away litter/garbage/trash
  • use/be made from recycled/recyclable/biodegradable material
  • recycle bottles/packaging/paper/plastic/waste
  • promote/encourage recycling/sustainable development/the use of renewable energy
  • develop/invest in/promote renewable energy
  • reduce your dependence/reliance on fossil fuels
  • get/obtain/generate/produce electricity from wind, solar, and wave power/renewable sources
  • build/develop a (50-megawatt/offshore) wind farm
  • install/be powered by solar panels
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