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A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.
"The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws."
A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
"The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife."
An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.
"John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to protect wild areas."
The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.
"Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species."
Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.
"Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment."
A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.
"BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling."
Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.
"The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness."
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
"The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities."
The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.
"The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling."
The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects to prevent waste.
"Recycling plastic helps in reducing waste."
Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.
"Plastic usage leads to significant health hazards."
The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting quality or strength.
"The durability of plastic makes it popular but harmful."
The ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time without depleting resources or causing harm.
"Plastic pollution threatens environmental sustainability."
A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.
"Capsules contain controlled environments."
Featuring new methods; advanced and original.
"Innovative ideas transform industries."
A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.
"The process ensures efficiency."
Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.
"Algorithm-driven systems increase accuracy."
A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.
"Press the button to activate the device."
Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them away from oneself.
"Press firmly to operate the machine."
A colorless, odorless reactive gas, the chemical element of atomic number 8 and the life-supporting component of the air.
"Oxygen is vital for life."
Of the cerebrum of the brain.
"Cerebral functions regulate thoughts."
A stock or amount of something supplied or available for use.
"Supply chains ensure resource availability."
An established or official way of doing something.
"Follow the procedure for accuracy."
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful.
"The calm environment supports healing."
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