the problem of the slow steady rise in temperature of the earth’s atmosphere, caused by an increase of gases such as carbon dioxide in the air surrounding the earth, which trap the heat of the sun温室效应
The destruction of forests is contributing to the greenhouse effect.森林的破坏正在造成温室效应。
We are all beginning to experience global warming due to the enhanced greenhouse effect.由于温室效应的增强，我们都开始经历全球变暖。
Collocations The environmentThe environment环境Environmental damage环境破坏
cause/contribute to climate change/global warming引起气候变化／全球变暖
produce pollution/CO2/greenhouse (gas) emissions产生污染／二氧化碳／温室气体排放
damage/destroy the environment/a marine ecosystem/the ozone layer/coral reefs破坏环境／海洋生态系统／臭氧层／珊瑚礁
manage/exploit/be rich in natural resources管理／开发／有丰富的自然资源
dump/dispose of hazardous/toxic/nuclear waste倾倒／处理有害／有毒／核废料
dispose of/throw away litter/(especially British English) rubbish/(especially North American English) garbage/(North American English) trash/sewage处理／扔掉垃圾／废物；排放污水
use/be made from recycled/recyclable/biodegradable material使用回收／可回收／可生物降解材料；由回收／可回收／可生物降解材料制成