1concerning or affecting the air, land, or water on Earth → ecological: the environmental damage caused by the chemical industry an international meeting to discuss environmental issues the environmental impact of pollution from cars an environmental group (=group of people who want to protect the environment)2concerning the people and things around you in your life, for example the buildings you use, the people you live or work with, and the general situation you are in: environmental risks to employees’ health—environmentally adverb: environmentally damaging projectsCOLLOCATIONSnounsenvironmental issues· Environmental issues, such as cliff erosion and pollution, directly affect people’s lives.environmental protection· Is environmental protection more important than economic growth?environmental damage· the environmental damage caused by opencast miningenvironmental pollution· Power stations cause a lot of environmental pollution.environmental problems· Acid rain is one of the major environmental problems associated with burning coal.environmental concerns· Residents have raised some valid environmental concerns about the nuclear plant.environmental awareness (=how aware people are of environmental issues)· Schools are crucial in helping to raise environmental awareness.an environmental group· a campaign by environmental groups to protect the Antarcticthe environmental movement (=all the groups concerned about the environment)· There are differences of opinion about nuclear power within the environmental movement.the environmental impact· Don’t underestimate the environmental impact logging has on the rainforest.environmental effects· The environmental effects of building the dam will be felt by generations to come.
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