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Environmental stress

/ɪnˌvaɪərənˈmɛntəl strɛs/noun
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Environmental stress refers to the physical, chemical, or biological pressures from surroundings that challenge the survival and functioning of organisms, ecosystems, or materials. In today's context, it's a key concept in climate change discussions, highlighting how factors like pollution and temperature shifts can trigger adaptive responses or lead to irreversible damage.

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