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Economic Growth in Asia Threatens Environment

Source: VOA    2015-08-19   English BBS   Favorite  
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wetland(s) – n. an area of land (such as a marsh or swamp) that is covered with shallow water; usually plural

ecosystem – n. everything that exists in a particular environment; an ecosystem includes living things -- such as plants and animals -- and things that are not living -- such as rocks, soil, sunlight and water

sustainable – adj. able to be used without being completely used up or destroyed

consumption – n. the use of something (such as fuel)

model – n. a set of ideas and numbers that describe the past, present or future state of something (such as an economy or a business)

inclusive – adj. open to everyone; not limited to certain people

poach – v. to hunt or fish illegally; to catch or kill an animal illegally

driving force – idiomatic expression the person or thing that motivates or directs someone or something

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