environmental imbalance
[en-vahy-ruhn-men-tuhl im-bal-uhns]
nounpl: environmental imbalances
desequilíbrio ambiental
1. A disruption or lack of equilibrium in natural ecosystems or environmental systems, typically caused by human activities or natural disasters, leading to ecological dysfunction
The deforestation has caused significant environmental imbalance in the Amazon region.
O desmatamento causou um desequilíbrio ambiental significativo na região amazônica.
2. A disproportion between natural resources consumption and regeneration capacity
Overfishing has created an environmental imbalance in marine ecosystems.
A sobrepesca criou um desequilíbrio ambiental nos ecossistemas marinhos.
3. The state where ecological systems lose their natural balance due to pollution, climate change, or habitat destruction
Climate change is causing unprecedented environmental imbalance worldwide.
As mudanças climáticas estão causando um desequilíbrio ambiental sem precedentes em todo o mundo.
The term 'environmental imbalance' is widely used in Brazil, particularly given the country's significant environmental concerns regarding the Amazon rainforest and biodiversity. It appears frequently in governmental policies, NGO communications, and environmental education. In the USA, this term is common in scientific, policy, and activist circles, reflecting the broader global environmental movement.
Related Idioms & Phrases
throw off the environmental balance
upset the ecological equilibrium
trigger environmental imbalance
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