Environment

(botany) an individual plant or plant species

A botanical survey cataloged over 300 types of flora still remaining in the fragmented nature reserve which once contained much greater diversity.

(Greek mythology) goddess of the earth and mother of Cronus and the Titans in ancient mythology

a strip of open land around a city where construction is prohibited in order to protect the environment

Darlington should preserve its green belt.

an evaluation of an organization's processes and policies to assess its environmental impact and adherence to environmental regulations

a large geographic biotic unit characterized by similar climate, vegetation, and animal life

The tropical rainforest is a biome known for its high biodiversity and lush vegetation.

the process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate global warming

a lake, either natural or artificial, from which water is supplied to houses

The city's reservoir, nestled in the hills, stores water from nearby rivers and supplies it to thousands of homes.

crops, such as legumes or cover crops, grown and then plowed under to enrich the soil with organic matter and nutrients

Farmers often plant green manure like clover between growing seasons to improve soil fertility.

a strip of undeveloped land, often planted with vegetation, designed for recreational use, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and environmental preservation

The city's greenway offers a scenic route for joggers and cyclists through parks and natural landscapes.

the deceptive practice of promoting products or policies as environmentally friendly when they are not

the practice of restoring natural ecosystems and reintroducing native species to areas from which they have been extirpated

Rewilding projects often focus on reintroducing large predators like wolves.

a protected route or habitat that connects isolated populations, allowing animals to move freely and safely between habitats

the guilt associated with flying due to its environmental impact, especially carbon emissions

an environmental policy where companies are allocated emission limits, and those emitting below their limits can sell their extra allowances to higher emitters