an area of land around a city where building is restricted to prevent urban expansion., Green Belt Example: The government protected the Green Belt from new housing developments., packaging that can be broken down naturally by bacteria or other living organisms., Biodegradable packaging   Example: Many companies now use biodegradable packaging to reduce waste., gases or substances that are sent into the air, especially by cars and factories., Emissions Example: The new law aims to reduce carbon emissions., the gradual removal of soil, rock, etc. by water, wind or other natural processes., Erosion Example: Planting trees helps prevent soil erosion., to treat used materials so that they can be used again., Recycle Example: We should recycle paper, glass and plastic whenever possible., having genes that have been changed using scientific methods., Genetically modified Example: Some farmers grow genetically modified crops., petrol that does not contain lead., Unleaded petrol Example: Most modern cars use unleaded petrol., rain containing harmful acids caused by pollution in the atmosphere., Acid rain Example: Acid rain can damage forests and lakes., all the living things in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment., Ecosystem Example: Pollution can seriously harm an ecosystem., fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas formed from ancient plants and animals., Fossil fuels Burning fossil fuels contributes to climate change., made dirty, polluted or unsafe by harmful substances., Contaminated  Example: The river became contaminated by industrial waste., a person who works to protect the environment., Environmentalist Example: Environmentalists are campaigning against deforestation., the illegal hunting or capturing of wild animals., Poaching Example: Poaching threatens many endangered species., a type of animal that exists in very small numbers., Rare breed Example: The farm helps preserve rare breeds of sheep., the protection and control of wild animals and their habitats., Wildlife management Example: Effective wildlife management is essential for conservation., an organized plan to protect animals, plants or natural resources., Conservation programme Example: The conservation programme helped increase the tiger population., no longer existing., Extinct Example: Dinosaurs became extinct millions of years ago., a system of keeping large numbers of animals in small spaces for food production., Battery farming Example: Many people oppose battery farming for ethical reasons., the normal way an animal behaves in the wild., Natural behaviour Example: Zoos should allow animals to display their natural behaviour., a planned effort to increase the number of animals through controlled reproduction., Breeding programme Example: The breeding programme saved the species from extinction., the state of being kept in a place and not being free., Captivity Example: Some animals do not adapt well to captivity., a species that is at risk of becoming extinct., Endangered species Example: Pandas are one of the world's most famous endangered species., a person who campaigns for the protection and fair treatment of animals., Animal rights activist Example: Animal rights activists protested against animal testing..

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