Our changing environment

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Across
  1. 2. Cities need better public transport ... to reduce traffic and pollution.
  2. 4. Industrial waste often contains ... that can contaminate water supplies.
  3. 6. Plastic waste in oceans is a major ... to marine life.
  4. 7. The oil spill had a ... impact on marine ecosystems, killing thousands of animals.
  5. 9. hold The idea of sustainability has begun to ... across industries worldwide.
  6. 10. The factory released ... gases into the atmosphere, causing nearby residents to complain.
  7. 14. Governments are implementing measures to ... a climate crisis.
  8. 16. Factories must cut down on their greenhouse gas ... to combat global warming.
  9. 17. Media coverage of climate change can ... public awareness of the issue.
  10. 18. The ... of the environmental campaign was a cleaner and greener community.
  11. 19. Many people believe wind turbines are ... compared to traditional power plants.
  12. 20. One possible ... for deforestation is reforestation and stricter logging regulations.
  13. 21. Biodiversity is an ... part of maintaining healthy ecosystems.
  14. 22. The ... effects of hurricanes on coastal regions are worsening due to climate change.
Down
  1. 1. Solar power is a renewable resource because sunlight is ... and widely available.
  2. 3. The ... of electric vehicles has significantly reduced air pollution in urban areas.
  3. 5. Wind and solar energy are examples of ... resources that can be used indefinitely.
  4. 8. The car’s exhaust ... were so strong that they made it hard to breathe.
  5. 11. The local ... is reaching capacity, forcing authorities to find new waste disposal methods.
  6. 12. Reducing our ... on fossil fuels is crucial for a sustainable future.
  7. 13. To ... the negative effects of urbanization, cities are investing in green spaces.
  8. 15. The company aims to become ... by 2030 through renewable energy and carbon offsetting.