Ecology

1. It refers to the variety of life on Earth, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.
2. Protecting biodiversity is essential for a healthy ecosystem.

💡 À retenir : Biodiversity is the web of life that sustains us.

1. They are energy sources formed from ancient plant and animal remains (coal, oil, gas).
2. Burning them releases large amounts of CO2.

💡 À retenir : Fossil fuels are non-renewable and polluting.

1. Use connectors like "therefore", "consequently", or "as a result".
2. Example: "Pollution is increasing; therefore, we must act now."

💡 À retenir : These words link a cause to its result.

1. Oui, c'est l'action de détruire les forêts à grande échelle.
2. Les conséquences sont graves : perte de biodiversité et augmentation du CO2 dans l'air.

💡 À retenir : Deforestation is a major cause of global warming.

1. Global warming refers specifically to the rise in Earth's average temperature.
2. Climate change is a broader term that includes global warming but also covers changes in weather patterns, sea levels, and extreme events.

💡 À retenir : Global warming is a part of the larger phenomenon called climate change.

1. On utilise le concept de "Carbon Footprint" (empreinte carbone).
2. Il s'agit de mesurer la quantité de gaz à effet de serre émise par nos actions (transport, consommation, énergie).
3. Plus l'empreinte est élevée, plus l'impact est négatif.

💡 À retenir : Reducing your carbon footprint means living more sustainably.

1. "Due to" is used to express a cause.
2. It must be followed by a noun or a gerund (verb + ing).
3. Example: "The extinction of many species is due to habitat loss."

💡 À retenir : "Due to" = "Because of".

1. Pour donner des conseils, utilise : "Should", "Ought to", ou "Had better".
2. Exemple : "We should plant more trees."
3. Exemple : "You had better stop using plastic bags."

💡 À retenir : Ces modaux sont suivis d'un verbe à l'infinitif sans "to" (sauf pour "ought to").

1. It means meeting our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.
2. It balances economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection.

💡 À retenir : It is about thinking long-term for the planet.

1. Oui, les deux termes sont souvent utilisés comme synonymes.
2. Ils désignent des sources d'énergie qui se renouvellent naturellement, comme le soleil (solaire), le vent (éolien) ou l'eau (hydraulique).

💡 À retenir : Renewable energy is clean and helps reduce pollution.

1. Start with a formal salutation (Dear Sir/Madam).
2. State the purpose of your letter clearly in the introduction.
3. Use paragraphs to explain the problem and propose solutions.
4. End with a formal closing (Yours faithfully).

💡 À retenir : Keep your tone respectful and objective.

1. It is a natural process where gases in the atmosphere trap heat from the sun.
2. Human activities increase these gases, leading to excessive warming.

💡 À retenir : Too much greenhouse effect leads to climate change.