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/ɛnvɪərənˈmentəl ˈdæmɪdʒ/ · en.vi.ron-men.tal dam.age
noun
- Harm or deterioration caused to the natural environment, including ecosystems, wildlife, and natural resources. The environmental damage from the oil spill was devastating to the local wildlife.
noun
- Negative impacts on human health and well-being resulting from environmental degradation. The environmental damage from air pollution led to a significant increase in respiratory diseases.
noun
- Loss or degradation of natural resources, including water, soil, and forests. The environmental damage from deforestation led to soil erosion and landslides.
Synonyms
ecological damageecological harmnatural damageenvironmental harmecological destructionecological degradationenvironmental degradationecological pollution
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of environmental damage has been a major concern since the 1960s, with the publication of Rachel Carson's book 'Silent Spring' in 1962, which highlighted the devastating effects of pesticides on the environment.