environmental impact

Frequency: 9.045.1 per million words

the effect that something has on the environment

environmentalenvironmental + NOUN

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impact

Examples (10)

  • The company is trying to reduce its environmental impact.
  • What is the environmental impact of this new factory?
  • Scientists are studying the long-term environmental impact of plastic pollution.
  • The oil spill had a devastating environmental impact on the coastline.
  • We must consider the potential environmental impact before starting construction.
  • They claim their new product has a minimal environmental impact.
  • An assessment of the project's environmental impact is required by law.
  • The shift to electric vehicles aims to lessen the environmental impact of transportation.
  • The environmental impact of air travel is significantly higher than that of train travel.
  • The proposed dam is expected to have a significant negative environmental impact.