Environmental problems are becoming more serious around the world. Pollution, deforestation, and climate change affect both humans and animals. Many cities have dirty air and rivers because of industrial waste and plastic pollution.
One major problem is global warming. The Earth’s temperature is increasing because of greenhouse gases produced by factories, vehicles, and other human activities. As a result, natural disasters such as floods and droughts happen more often.
People can help protect the environment in many ways. Recycling, reducing plastic use, planting trees, and saving energy are simple actions that can make a difference. Governments and companies also need to create better environmental policies for the future.
Discussion Questions
- What environmental problems exist in your area?
- How does pollution affect people’s health?
- What can individuals do to protect the environment?
- Why is climate change dangerous?
- Should governments make stricter environmental laws?
Vocabulary List
Vocabulary | Pronunciation | Indonesian Meaning |
Pollution | /pəˈluː.ʃən/ | polusi |
Deforestation | /diːˌfɔːr.əˈsteɪ.ʃən/ | penggundulan hutan |
Climate | /ˈklaɪ.mət/ | iklim |
Greenhouse gases | /ˈɡriːn.haʊs ˈɡæs.ɪz/ | gas rumah kaca |
Disaster | /dɪˈzæs.tɚ/ | bencana |
Flood | /flʌd/ | banjir |
Drought | /draʊt/ | kekeringan |
Recycle | /ˌriːˈsaɪ.kəl/ | mendaur ulang |
Reduce | /rɪˈduːs/ | mengurangi |
Energy | /ˈen.ɚ.dʒi/ | energi |
Protect | /prəˈtekt/ | melindungi |
Environment | /ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt/ | lingkungan |
Temperature | /ˈtem.prə.tʃɚ/ | suhu |
Industrial | /ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl/ | industri |
Policy | /ˈpɑː.lə.si/ | kebijakan |
