Harmful things in the air, water, or land that make them dirty.

The natural world around us, including plants, animals, air, and water.

Trash left on the ground instead of in a bin.

Dirty water and waste from homes or factories that go into rivers or the sea.

Using too much of something, like food, water, or energy.

Dangerous trash from nuclear power plants.

Pollution from factories that goes into the air and can cause problems like acid rain.

Using too many natural resources until they are gone.

Cutting down large areas of forests, which can harm animals and the environment.

When a type of animal dies out and doesn’t exist anymore.

Turning old materials, like paper or plastic, into something new to use again.

Changes in the Earth’s weather caused by pollution.

Gases or smoke released into the air, often from cars or factories, that can cause pollution.