environmental protection

NOUN

preservation of natural resources

Synonyms

WEAK

ecology environmental control environmental impact analysis environmental management environmental monitoring environmental policy environmental science environmentology

Example Sentences

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And don’t worry: Iran’s Foreign Ministry says it won’t charge tolls to transit the Strait, only “fees” for navigational help and environmental protection.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Barbut said the G7 "must remain a forum for convergence" and France as host was prioritising unity at a time when environmental protection was slipping down the global agenda.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Bangladesh also committed to observe internationally recognised labour rights, ramp up its environmental protection efforts, and uphold its agreement to buy billions of dollars of American agriculture, aircraft and energy products, according to the statement.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

The 2020 New Decade, New Approach agreement committed to the creation of an independent environmental protection agency.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

Following my 1977 Environmental Message, the Administration development assistance programs have added emphasis to natural resource management and environmental protection.

From State of the Union Address by Carter, Jimmy