environmental
adjective
uk/ɪnˌvaɪərənˈmentəl/ us ENVIRONMENT
relating to the environment:
Environmental laws are forcing American automakers to take electric alternatives to gas engines seriously.
environmental damage/harm/pollution The environmental damage from the oil spill took at least two years to repair.
environmental challenges/concerns/issues
environmental effect/impact He's concerned about the environmental effects of genetically modified foods.
environmental science/technology
A cargo ship carrying toxic waste dumped its load, creating an environmental disaster that resulted in the deaths of 10 people.
The oil giant has already spent some $3 billion on environmental cleanup.
Businesses have a major role in environmental protection.
environmentally
adverb uk/ɪnˌvaɪrəˈmentəli/ us/-ˌvaɪrəˈmenṱəl-/
It's generally understood that large hydro plants are environmentally damaging.