green lung
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"Burlish is a big green lung," said the group's co-founder Jason Kernohan.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
This overexploitation of Brazil's green lung destroys the habitats of many species of flora and fauna and also accelerates climate change.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 15, 2024
Most of the mangroves along UAE's coastline are found in Abu Dhabi, acting as a "green lung" for the city.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2021
Ideally, urban planners would then find ways to incentivize the connection of green spaces so that these outdoor areas aren’t happy accidents but a continuous green lung.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2020
He warned that that green "lung of forest is vital for our planet."
From Fox News ● Aug. 25, 2019
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