Climate Crisis Vocabulary

noun a place or region experiencing a shortage of water

adjective describing a situation or place where there is a shortage of water

• Many regions around the world are facing the challenge of water scarcity.
• Some places don't have enough water to go around.
• Water scarcity is a real problem in some areas, they're totally parched.
• In the desert of water-scarcity, every drop is precious.

noun a fire that burns in a forest or countryside, often spreading rapidly due to dry conditions

• The bushfire destroyed thousands of acres of land in the national park.
• Did you hear about the bushfire that happened last week?
• That bushfire was lit, it spread so quickly!
• The rumors about the scandal were like a bushfire, spreading rapidly throughout the office.