Environment

5. The illegal practice of (...) is driving many species towards extinction.
6. "Greenwashing" is a (...) used to describe companies that falsely claim to be environmentally friendly to appeal to consumers
7. The use of pesticides in agriculture (...) led to the decline of pollinator populations, affecting the natural process of plant reproduction
9. The conservation efforts were successful in saving the (...) species from extinction.
10. The company was accused of (...) pollution, intentionally releasing harmful substances into the environment.

1. When making decisions about using natural resources, it is essential to (...) up the potential negative effects on the environment.
2. The factory's emissions are a major (...), affecting the air quality in the surrounding area.
3. The (...) circumstances of climate change have led to more frequent and severe natural disasters.
4. The company has introduced (...) packaging solutions to reduce plastic waste.
8. The carbon (...) program allows individuals to compensate for their carbon dioxide emissions by investing in renewable energy projects.