Vocabulario sobre el cambio climático (incluye conversación)

En esta ocasión, veremos un poco de vocabulario (avanzado) relacionado con el medio ambiente, y algo más específico, sobre el cambio climático. Incluyendo ejemplos:

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
Global warming	Calentamiento global	The effects of global warming are becoming increasingly visible.
Carbon footprint	Huella de carbono	I try to reduce my carbon footprint by biking to work.
Air pollution	Contaminación del aire	Air pollution is a major problem in many cities.
Exhaust fumes	Gases de escape	The exhaust fumes from cars contribute to air pollution.
Ice caps	Capas de hielo	The melting of the ice caps is a major concern.
Deforestation	Deforestación	Deforestation is causing many species to become endangered.
Reforestation	Reforestación	The government is funding a reforestation project.
Drought	Sequía	The drought has caused crops to fail.
Fossil fuels	Combustibles fósiles	Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases.
Renewable energies	Energías renovables	Solar and wind power are examples of renewable energies.
Polluted	Contaminado	The river is polluted with industrial waste.
Energy efficient	Eficiente energéticamente	Buying energy efficient appliances can save money in the long run.
Harmful	Dañino	Smoking is harmful to your health.
Sustainable	Sostenible	Sustainable farming practices help protect the environment.
To ban	Prohibir	Some countries have banned the use of single-use plastics.
To curb	Limitar	The government is taking steps to curb carbon emissions.
To tackle/to fight against / to combat	Abordar / luchar contra / combatir	We need to tackle air pollution to improve public health.

 

Además, os incluyo un vídeo relacionado con el vocabulario visto y ejemplos de su uso:

Y para terminar, una pequeña conversación entre un negacionista climático y un joven que cree que sólo en el futuro tenemos que usar energias renovables. Una conversación que resulta interesante para debatir y profundizar más en el tema:

 

Denier: I don’t understand why everyone is so obsessed with this idea of climate change. It’s just a hoax created by politicians to scare people and push their own agendas.

Youngster: Actually, climate change is a real and pressing issue. We need to take action to transition to renewable energy and reduce our carbon footprint before it’s too late.

Denier: But there’s no proof that the Earth’s climate is actually changing. The weather has always been unpredictable, and it’s not something we can control.

Youngster: That’s not entirely true. There is a lot of scientific evidence that shows that global temperatures are rising, and that human activities are contributing to this trend.

Denier: Well, I’m not convinced. Even if climate change is real, why should we bother with renewable energy? Fossil fuels are cheaper and more reliable.

Youngster: That may have been true in the past, but renewable energy sources like wind and solar power are becoming increasingly cost-effective and efficient. Plus, they don’t have the same harmful environmental impacts as fossil fuels.

Denier: I don’t see why we should be sacrificing our current way of life just to appease environmentalists. I’m perfectly content with the way things are.

Youngster: But the truth is that our current way of life is not sustainable in the long term. If we don’t take action to reduce our carbon emissions and switch to renewable energy sources, we could face catastrophic consequences like rising sea levels and more extreme weather events.

Denier: I still think you’re being overly alarmist. We don’t need to take such drastic measures. Climate change is just a natural occurrence, and it’s not something we can control.

Youngster: I understand that it can be scary to think about, but the reality is that we do have the power to make a difference. We can make changes to our own behavior and advocate for policies that promote sustainability and renewable energy. It’s up to us to create a better future for ourselves and future generations.