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ranch A large farm where animals such as cattle, horses or sheep are raised.
recycle To process a material such as glass, plastic or fabric so it can be used again.
refugee A person who has been forced to leave their home or country to escape a natural disaster, war or persecution.
renewable energy A natural source of energy that cannot be used up, such as solar, wind or wave power.
reserve An area of land where Indigenous peoples – or, in nature reserves, plants and animals – are officially protected.
sanctuary A place of safety where animals can live freely, protected from danger.
slum An area of a city where very poor people live, with bad housing and crowded and unhealthy living conditions.
strike A protest in which people refuse to attend school or work in order to join demonstrations to demand action on a particular issue.
sustainable A way of doing an activity that will not use up natural resources or damage the environment.
United Nations (UN) An international group of countries, formed in 1945, which aims to promote peace and security in the world, establish friendly relations between member countries, support human rights and uphold international law through cooperation and mutual respect.
upcycle To repair
or recycle an item
or material to make something more valuable or fashionable.
vegan A person who does not eat or use animal products such as meat, milk, honey or wool.
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