environmental destruction
[ɪn.vaɪ.rən.men.təl dɪ.strʌk.ʃən]
nounpl: environmental destructions
destruição ambiental
1. the severe damage or ruin of natural ecosystems, wildlife, and environmental resources caused by human activities or natural disasters
Deforestation is a major cause of environmental destruction in the Amazon region.
O desmatamento é uma das principais causas de destruição ambiental na região amazônica.
2. the degradation of air, water, soil, and biodiversity through pollution and unsustainable practices
Industrial pollution has led to severe environmental destruction in coastal areas.
A poluição industrial causou grave destruição ambiental nas áreas costeiras.
3. the irreversible loss or alteration of natural habitats and ecological balance
Climate change accelerates environmental destruction worldwide.
As mudanças climáticas aceleram a destruição ambiental em todo o mundo.
This term is particularly significant in Brazil, given the country's vast natural resources including the Amazon rainforest. Environmental destruction is a major political and social issue in Brazilian discourse, frequently debated in contexts of deforestation, mining, and agricultural expansion. In the USA, the term is commonly used in environmental activism and policy discussions. Portuguese environmental movements also emphasize this concept in relation to European ecosystems and climate policy.
Related Idioms & Phrases
environmental destruction knows no borders
the path of environmental destruction
reverse environmental destruction
halt environmental destruction
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