the advancements of technology
sectors/fields/respects/aspects
the main culprit of environmental
degradation/deterioration
major contributor
alleviating/mitigate
are associated with
Greenhouse gas emission
excessive
pollutants
illustrations
have a negative impact on
discarding
reverse this alarming trend
achieve sustainable development
tackle/address/deal with/cope with/solve
refuse classification
renewable
fossil fuel (i.e. coal, oil and natural gas
)
alternative energy sources
solar power, wind power, hydroelectric power and geothermal/tidal energy innovation/creativity
do harm to
take a toll on
have a negative/detrimental impact/effect on
undermine
put sth in jeopardy
jeopardize v.
Deal a devastating blow to
Wreak havoc on
Pose threats/dangers to
the main culprit of …的根源
environmental degradation 环境恶化