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| Using less of something to protect it from being used up, lost, or damaged |
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| Putting harmful contaminants into an environment where they do not belong |
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| Thinking and making decisions in a way that keeps the environment healthy and safe |
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| An increase in the earth’s temperature caused by the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere |
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| The large sheets of ice that cover both the North and South Pole |
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| A renewable resource that uses the sun’s heat and light to create energy |
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| Severe tropical storms with high winds and precipitation that can cause a lot of damage |
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