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/ɛnvɪrənˌmentəl ɪnˌvɛsˈtɪɡəʊʃən/ · en.vi.ron-men.tal.in-ves-ti-ga-shun
noun
- A systematic examination or inquiry into environmental issues, such as pollution, conservation, or sustainability. The government agency conducted an environmental investigation into the oil spill's impact on local wildlife.
noun
- A study or analysis of the environmental effects of a particular activity, policy, or decision. The environmental investigation into the new factory's emissions revealed significant air pollution concerns.
Synonyms
environmental studyecological investigationsustainability analysisconservation inquirypollution assessmentenvironmental auditgreen investigation
Antonyms
Did you know? The term 'environmental investigation' gained prominence in the 1970s with the establishment of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which conducts environmental investigations into various issues, including pollution and conservation.