environmental protection
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environmental protection
The totality of all measures that serve to protect and preserve the natural environment of humans as well as animals and plants.
Umweltschutz ist eine der größten globalen Herausforderungen unserer Zeit.
Environmental protection is one of the greatest global challenges of our time.
'Umweltschutz' (environmental protection) is a compound noun made up of 'die Umwelt' (the environment) and 'der Schutz' (protection). So it literally means the protection of the environment.
Viele Gesetze dienen dem Umweltschutz.
Many laws serve environmental protection.
Common verbs used in connection with environmental protection are 'Umweltschutz betreiben' (to engage in environmental protection), 'den Umweltschutz fördern' (to promote environmental protection), or 'sich für den Umweltschutz engagieren' (to be involved in environmental protection).
Die Firma möchte mehr Umweltschutz betreiben.
The company wants to do more for environmental protection.
The component 'Umwelt-' (environmental) is very productive. If you know it, you will also understand other important words like 'umweltfreundlich' (environmentally friendly), 'umweltschädlich' (harmful to the environment), or 'die Umweltverschmutzung' (environmental pollution).
Wir versuchen, nur umweltfreundliche Produkte zu kaufen.
We try to buy only environmentally friendly products.
climate protection
'der Klimaschutz' and 'der Umweltschutz' both belong to the protection of the basic conditions that support our lives. 'Umweltschutz' is broader: it includes, for example, clean water, less waste, protection of animals and plants, and clean air. 'Klimaschutz' is one part of this and is directed especially against global warming and its consequences. Learners often confuse the words because many measures fit both, for example driving less. When it is specifically about greenhouse gases and warming, 'Klimaschutz' is more precise. When it is generally about nature and the environment, 'Umweltschutz' fits better.
Beim Umweltschutz geht es auch darum, Flüsse sauber zu halten.
Environmental protection is also about keeping rivers clean.
Für den Klimaschutz fährt Paul öfter mit dem Zug statt mit dem Auto.
For climate protection, Paul takes the train more often instead of driving.