environmental
adjective OPAL WOPAL S
/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentl/
/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentl/
[usually before noun]- connected with the natural conditions in which people, animals and plants live; connected with the environment
- the environmental impact of pollution
- Their main objective is to promote environmental protection.
- environmental issues/problems/concerns
- an environmental group/movement (= that aims to improve or protect the natural environment)
- environmental degradation/damage
Extra ExamplesTopics The environmentb1- We are seeing ever increasing levels of environmental degradation.
- Environmental activists are hosting a talk on the consequences of offshore oil development.
- The goal of this study is to identify key environmental changes resulting from urbanization.
- The environmental benefits are particularly important for the UK.
- connected with the conditions that affect the behaviour and development of somebody/something
- the environmental factors that affect insect development
- The responses of animals to changing environmental conditions are a central issue in ecology.
- She is the director of environmental health at the council.
Extra Examples- The proposed development would be subject to an environmental assessment.
- New environmental regulations present additional challenges for farmers.
- Companies will need time to meet new environmental standards.
- environmental influences on child development