the environment
noun
: the natural world
Pollution is bad for the environment.
protecting the (natural) environment
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Experts are not sure about the Joro spider’s impact on the environment.
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Solcyré Burga, TIME, 7 June 2024
Aggressive and impactful reporting on climate change, the environment, health and science.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024
Since then, state lawmakers have approved Assembly Bill 1307, a law stating that noise generated by future occupants of a project cannot be considered a significant impact on the environment under the California Environmental Quality Act.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
Sanctuary Cap Cana prioritizes sustainability and protecting the environment by using renewable energy sources, conserving local flora and fauna, and operating an on-site organic farm to supply fresh produce to its restaurants.
—Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024
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Solcyré Burga, TIME, 7 June 2024
Aggressive and impactful reporting on climate change, the environment, health and science.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024
Since then, state lawmakers have approved Assembly Bill 1307, a law stating that noise generated by future occupants of a project cannot be considered a significant impact on the environment under the California Environmental Quality Act.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
Sanctuary Cap Cana prioritizes sustainability and protecting the environment by using renewable energy sources, conserving local flora and fauna, and operating an on-site organic farm to supply fresh produce to its restaurants.
—Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for the environment
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“The environment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20environment. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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