Large-scale industrial fishing ___ to the deaths of sea mammals like dolphins, which accidentally get caught in the fishing nets.

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There are several ways to reduce the environmental effects of flooding, ___ dams, flood-warning systems and civil engineering projects.

Countries that are further away from the equator have longer days in summer and shorter days in winter. ___, in the UK and Ireland it gets dark at about 10pm in summer and around 4pm in winter.

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Global warming means the average temperature of the planet is increasing - but this also causes other effects on climates, ___ increased droughts, rainstorms, cyclones, blizzards and even colder winters.

There are many ways that we can reduce our impact on the environment, such as re-using bags, recycling packaging and turning lights and AC off when not in the house. ___ using public transport instead of driving.

Global warming is putting some countries at an increased risk of flooding as a result of increased rainfall and melting ice caps. ___, Bangladesh lies close to sea level and has a great number of large rivers, which flood large parts of the country each year.

Rain forests are home to thousands of endangered animal species. ___, they absorb CO2 from the air and release oxygen, improving the air for all of us.

There are two main reasons why plastic bags are bad for our environment. ___, they are made in factories that release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Second, people often leave the plastic on the floor, which can then cause damage to animal and plant life.

Finally, nuclear energy is relatively clean and does not release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

___, nuclear power is a lot safer and cleaner than many people think, and I believe it should be considered as an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels.

Farming is nearly impossible in the desert. ___, Sundrop farm in Australia successfully grow vegetables using hydroponics.

Solar energy production is very clean and does not release greenhouse gases into our atmosphere. ___, it is less reliable than fossil fuels and is difficult to store.

The climate in Oman is very hot and suitable for growing crops such as dates. ___, the UK is generally cold and wet and better suited to growing crops like carrots and turnips.

The nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in 1986 had terrible ___ for the area around the plant, and the people and animals living there.

There are many human activities that ___ global warming.

The government hopes that banning plastic bags in Oman will have a positive ___ on our environment.

Experts ___ that summer next year in Muscat will be hot and sunny.

Myna birds are an invasive species in Oman. They are strong and aggressive, and they ___ other smaller species of bird by invading their nests and eating their eggs.

Electric cars such as the Tesla are an environmentally friendly ___ to petrol cars.

At the moment, electric cars like the Tesla are too expensive for most people to use. However, it is hoped that in the future they will become more ___.

Renewable sources will be available for as long as we have the sun, the wind, and water on our planet. On the other hand, fossil fuels are ___ and could be finished in the next fifty years.

Nuclear power is a cleaner and safer source of energy than fossil fuels. However, ___ say that the risk of disaster is far too great.

In order to ___ water to all its citizens, the Omani government must desalinate water from the sea.