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The environment is one of the most important GCSE German topics, appearing across all exam papers. You need vocabulary for environmental problems, green actions, recycling and the ability to discuss sustainability. Germany is known for its strong environmental culture, making this topic especially relevant.
| German | English |
|---|---|
| der Klimawandel | climate change |
| die Erderwärmung / die globale Erwärmung | global warming |
| die Umweltverschmutzung | environmental pollution |
| die Luftverschmutzung | air pollution |
| die Wasserverschmutzung | water pollution |
| der Treibhauseffekt | greenhouse effect |
| die Treibhausgase | greenhouse gases |
| der CO2-Ausstoß | CO2 emissions |
| die Abholzung / die Entwaldung | deforestation |
| das Artensterben | species extinction |
| der Müll / der Abfall | rubbish / waste |
| die Überschwemmung (die Überschwemmungen) | flood(s) |
| die Dürre | drought |
| der Sturm (die Stürme) | storm(s) |
| der saure Regen | acid rain |
| die Naturkatastrophe | natural disaster |
| das Ozonloch | ozone hole |
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