Environmental Activism Vocabulary

noun lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

• The lack of interest or concern shown by the employees reflects a deep-seated apathy towards their work.
• I can't believe the apathy of my friends when it comes to making plans for the weekend.
• The apathy towards climate change among young people is really concerning.
• The garden was overrun with weeds, a symbol of the apathy that had taken hold of the neglected property.

adjective having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact

adverb in a way that shows knowledge or perception of a situation or fact

• It is important to be aware of the potential risks before making any financial investments.
• Just so you're aware, the party starts at 8 PM.
• I wasn't even aware that they were dating until they posted a picture together.
• She was aware of the storm brewing within her own mind.

noun a loud vocal expression of strong emotion, such as pain, grief, or joy

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The citizens' cry for justice was heard by the government officials.
• I could hear my dog's cry for attention as soon as I walked in the door.
• She always puts on a dramatic cry for sympathy whenever she doesn't get her way.
• The wilting flowers seemed to cry for water in the scorching heat.

noun the action of depriving someone of power, rights, or possessions

• The company announced plans for divestment of its non-core assets.
• They're looking into divestment to streamline their business.
• I heard they're dumping some of their stuff through divestment.
• Sometimes divestment is necessary to let go of what's holding you back.

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verb to provoke or intensify strong feelings or reactions

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• The doctor advised against using any products that may inflame the skin.
• I accidentally inflamed my allergies by playing with my friend's cat.
• Don't inflame the situation by bringing up old arguments.
• Her words had the power to inflame the hearts of the audience.

verb to make a serious decision to stop doing something

• After experiencing negative side effects, she has sworn off using that medication.
• I've sworn off fast food after feeling sick from it last time.
• I've totally sworn off dating apps, they're just not for me.
• He has sworn off any involvement in politics after his last campaign was a disaster.

noun a person who chooses to live off the grid, typically in a self-sufficient manner

• The off-gridder chose to live without connection to municipal utilities.
• The off-gridder lives in a self-sustaining cabin in the woods.
• That off-gridder is really living off the grid, man.
• She felt like an off-gridder in the bustling city, disconnected from the chaos around her.

noun a person who participates in the activity of plogging, which involves picking up litter while jogging

• The plogger organized a community clean-up event to help pick up litter in the park.
• I saw a plogger jogging with a trash bag and picking up garbage along the trail.
• Hey, let's go plogging together and make the neighborhood cleaner!
• Being a plogger means taking responsibility for the environment and making a positive impact on the community.

noun A person who combines crafting with activism, using their creative skills to promote social or political change.

• The craftivist movement seeks to promote social change through art and craft projects.
• My friend is a craftivist who uses knitting as a form of activism.
• I never thought I'd be into craftivism, but now I love making protest banners.
• The craftivist's needle was like a sword, piercing through societal norms and injustices.

noun a person who searches through trash or dumpsters for items of value

• The police arrested a suspected dumpster diver for trespassing on private property.
• I heard that guy is a real dumpster diver, always finding cool stuff in the trash.
• That dumpster diver is always scavenging for treasures in the bins behind the grocery store.
• She's like a dumpster diver when it comes to finding information online, always digging deep for the facts.

noun a dietary choice focused on reducing the carbon footprint of food consumption by eating locally sourced and low-carbon foods

• Climatarianism is a dietary approach that focuses on reducing the environmental impact of food consumption.
• I've been trying out climatarianism by eating more plant-based meals.
• My friend is really into climatarianism - she's all about that eco-friendly diet.
• Embracing climatarianism is like taking a stand for the planet with every meal you eat.

noun A crying shame is a noun phrase that refers to something that is deeply regrettable or unfortunate.

• The lack of funding for public education is a crying shame.
• It's a crying shame that the concert got canceled at the last minute.
• It's a crying shame that we can't go to the beach this weekend.
• The way she was treated by her colleagues was a crying shame.

noun a small amount or portion of something much larger or more significant

• The donation we received was just a drop in the ocean compared to what is needed to fund the project.
• I know my efforts are just a drop in the ocean, but I still want to help in any way I can.
• Throwing a few bucks at the problem is like tossing a drop in the ocean - it won't make much of a difference.
• Her apology felt like a drop in the ocean after all the hurtful things she had said.