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1. Structures that are designed and constructed to minimize their impact on the environment, using resources efficiently and reducing waste, pollution, and health hazards.

2. The applications of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, often involving the creation or modification of machinery or processes.

3. The clearing, destruction, or removal of forests to make land available for other uses, such as agriculture or urban development.

4. The destruction, fragmentation, or degradation of a natural habitat.

5. The application of technology to optimize crop production, reduce the use of water, fertilizers, and pesticides, and minimize soil erosion and pollution.

6. The complete disappearance of a species from the entire planet.

7. The effect of technology on the natural world, including ecosystems, resources, and climate.

8. Energy sources that are virtually inexhaustible and have little to no negative impact on the environment.

9. The use of technology to minimize waste generation and promote recycling, composting, and responsible disposal practices.

10. The process of breaking habitats into smaller, isolated pieces.

11. The act of misleading consumers or the public about the environmental practices or benefits of a company, product, or service.

12. The exhaustion or reduction of natural resources, such as minerals, water, or fossil fuels, due to human activities.

Down

13. The use of technology to work remotely and reduce the need for commuting, resulting in decreased air pollution, traffic congestion, and energy consumption.

14. The socio-economic gap between individuals or communities with access to modern communication technologies and those without.

15. The total amount of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product.

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