6. The Loss of Particular Species VS Other Environmental Problems
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Keywords the loss of: the extinction of the depletion of die out become/go extinct cease to exist particular species of plants and animals: special animal and plant life special animal and plant species environmental problems: environmental issues/challenges Topic Specific Words climate change/global warming economic/financial losses rising global temperatures sea levels dangerous flooding properties and infrastructure coastal cities a less diverse ecosystem makes the ecosystem less diverse makes the ecosystem less biologically rich the food chain the food web predators biodiversity
