green movement
[ɡriːn ˈmuːvmənt]
nounpl: green movements
movimento verde
1. A social and political movement advocating for environmental protection, sustainability, and ecological conservation
The green movement has gained significant momentum in recent decades as climate change concerns intensify.
O movimento verde ganhou impulso significativo nas últimas décadas, conforme as preocupações com mudanças climáticas intensificam.
2. Organized efforts and activism focused on reducing carbon emissions, protecting natural resources, and promoting renewable energy
She joined the green movement to advocate for cleaner air and water in her community.
Ela aderiu ao movimento verde para defender ar e água mais limpos em sua comunidade.
3. A political ideology centered on environmental sustainability and social responsibility
The green movement has influenced government policies on pollution and conservation.
O movimento verde influenciou políticas governamentais sobre poluição e conservação.
The green movement has become increasingly prominent in both Brazil and the USA since the 1970s. In Brazil, it addresses concerns about deforestation, particularly in the Amazon, while in the USA, it focuses on climate change and industrial pollution. The movement bridges political divides in some contexts but remains politically divisive in others, particularly regarding energy policy and economic priorities.
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