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Economic Growth in Asia Threatens Environment
wetland(s) – n. an area of land (such as a marsh or swamp) that is covered with shallow water; usually plural
ecosystem – n. everything that exists in a particular environment; an ecosystem includes living things -- such as plants and animals -- and things that are not living -- such as rocks, soil, sunlight and water
sustainable – adj. able to be used without being completely used up or destroyed
consumption – n. the use of something (such as fuel)
model – n. a set of ideas and numbers that describe the past, present or future state of something (such as an economy or a business)
inclusive – adj. open to everyone; not limited to certain people
poach – v. to hunt or fish illegally; to catch or kill an animal illegally
driving force – idiomatic expression the person or thing that motivates or directs someone or something
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