Alternative Energy - energy sources that are not one of the major energy sources currently used such as nuclear, hydro, or coal.
BIODIVERSITY The range of living things in one area
and how they are part of the ecosystem.
and how they are part of the ecosystem.
BIODEGRADABLE
Breaking down of materials with help
from micro organisms.
from micro organisms.
BIO ACCUMULATION
How animals and plants secrete toxins
in their tissues from their environment.
in their tissues from their environment.
CARBON FOOTPRINT
The measure of greenhouse gas emitted by
certain actions of humans or industries.
certain actions of humans or industries.
CARBON NEUTRAL
Or Carbon Neutrality - the term used to describe the actions of organizations, businesses and individuals taking action to remove as much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as each put in to it.
CARBON OFFSETS
Measures taken to make up for carbon dioxide
released into the atmosphere.
released into the atmosphere.
CARBON TAX
A proposed tax charge on carbon dioxide
emissions because of burning fossil fuels.
CARBON DIOXIDE
emissions because of burning fossil fuels.
CARBON DIOXIDE
Greenhouse gas increasing global warming.
Also known as CO2 - chemical abbreviation.
Also known as CO2 - chemical abbreviation.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Rapid change in global climate because of
human activities.
human activities.
CFL: Compact Fluorescent Lamp
ECOSYSTEM
A self sufficient environment formed by
biological and physical characteristics
existing together and in one place.
biological and physical characteristics
existing together and in one place.
EMISSION
Gases or exhausts produced by human activity.
One of the new going-green-terminology phrases that
almost sounds a bit "scary" is becoming popular...
ENERGY VAMPIRES
One of the new going-green-terminology phrases that
almost sounds a bit "scary" is becoming popular...
ENERGY VAMPIRES
Refers to electric appliances that continue to use
energy after they are supposedly turned off.
FOSSIL FUELS
energy after they are supposedly turned off.
FOSSIL FUELS
Deposits such as natural gas, coal and oil
which has taken years to develop naturally
from the environment.
which has taken years to develop naturally
from the environment.
FAIR TRADE
USA certification code that verifies that
farmers have received a fair price for their
products. They have received credit and are
helped with assistance to their business on
the road to being self-sufficient economically.
farmers have received a fair price for their
products. They have received credit and are
helped with assistance to their business on
the road to being self-sufficient economically.
FREE RANGE
Way of farming which allow animals to roam freely
and not be caged.
and not be caged.
Earth Day - an annual global environmental event, celebrating the importance of nature and protecting the environment. Earth Day is on April 22 of each year.
Earth Hour - an annual global event run by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) where people turn off their lights in support of action on climate change. Earth Hour is on the last Saturday in March.
Eco Friendly - a term used to describe a product or service that is more sensitive to the environment.
Energy Star - an international standard used to measure the energy efficiency of consumer goods.
Environmental Awareness - an understanding of environmental issues, which allows people and businesses to make choices that are better for the environment.
Fuel Consumption - the amount of fuel used. This is often used to describe how much fuel a vehicle will use as shown by a rating of Litres per 100 Kilometres (L/100 KM) or Miles Per Gallon (MPG).
Fuel Economy - the measurement of how little fuel is used. This is most frequently used to describe how efficient vehicles are, using a rating of Litres per 100 Kilometres (L/100 KM) or Miles Per Gallon (MPG).
Fuel Efficiency - a term used to describe how little fuel is used. This is most frequently used to describe how efficient vehicles are, using a rating of Litres per 100 Kilometres (L/100 KM) or Miles Per Gallon (MPG).
Fossil Fuel - fuel such as oil, gas, or coal, that are extracted from the earth. These fuels were created over millions of years from plant and animal life that were buried underground and decomposed in a way that turned them into gas, oil, or coal. These fuels are a form of stored, concentrated carbon, which is released into the atmosphere when they are burned, therefore contributing to the climate change problem.
Gas Mileage - a term used to describe how much fuel is used by a vehicle so it can be compared to other vehicles. This is described in Miles Per Gallon (MPG) or Litres per 100 Kilometres (L/100 KM).
Green Chaos - A term coined by Scott Bennett referring to the confusion of going green.
Green Energy - this is electricity that has been produced using renewable resources, such as wind or solar, which do not create greenhouse gasses.
Green Products - a general term used to describe products that are better for the environment. This is an unregulated term, so use caution when you see this claim.
Greenhouse Gasses - the gasses that are in the atmosphere that trap heat from escaping from Earth. Greenhouse gasses are a natural part of the atmosphere, but since the industrial revolution, the amount of gasses has increased, therefore causing climate change.
GOLD STANDARD LEGITIMATE
A term given to truly legitimate carbon-offsets; geared to the purchaser.
GREENAPSIS
The process a company undergoes in order to become a "green" company.
GREY WATER
Runoff from washers, sinks, tub etc.,
but has no sewage materials.
but has no sewage materials.
GREEN TECHNOLOGY
Devoted to the conservation of energy, green
building, soil health, smart electricity and
more.
building, soil health, smart electricity and
more.
GREEN BUILDING
The practice of using eco-friendly building
materials, and the designing of energy
efficient homes and businesses. Relies on
wind and solar power.
materials, and the designing of energy
efficient homes and businesses. Relies on
wind and solar power.
GREEN LIFESTYLE/LIVING
Consideration of life choices made which
will have consequences on the environment.
will have consequences on the environment.
GREENHOUSE GASES
Gases in our atmosphere contributing
to global warming such as :
to global warming such as :
| Gas | Alternate Name | Formula | 1998 Level | Increase since 1750 | Radiative forcing (Wm−2) | Specific heat at STP (J kg−1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon dioxide | Carbonic anhydride | (CO2) | 365 μmol/mol | 87 μmol/mol | 1.46 | 0.819 | |
| Carbon Monoxide | Carbonic Oxide | (CO) | 11.1 μmol/mol | 46 nmol/mol | 0.89 | 1.013 | |
| Methane | Marsh gas | (CH4) | 1,745 nmol/mol | 1,045 nmol/mol | 0.48 | 2.191 | |
| Nitrous oxide | Laughing gas | (N2O) | 314 nmol/mol | 44 nmol/mol | 0.15 | 0.88 | |
| Tetrafluoromethane | Carbon tetrafluoride | (CF4) | 80 pmol/mol | 40 pmol/mol | 0.003 | 1.33 | |
| Hexafluoroethane | Perfluoroethane | (C2F6) | 3 pmol/mol | 3 pmol/mol | 0.001 | 0.067 | |
| Sulfur hexafluoride | Sulfur fluoride | (SF6) | 4.2 pmol/mol | 4.2 pmol/mol | 0.002 | 0.074 | |
| HFC-23* | Trifluoromethane | (CHF3) | 14 pmol/mol | 14 pmol/mol | 0.002 | 0.064 | |
| HFC-134a* | 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane | 0.001(C2H2F4) | 7.5 pmol/mol | 7.5 pmol/mol | 0.001 | 0.007 | |
| HFC-152a* | 1,1-Difluoroethane | (C2H4F2) | 0.5 pmol/mol | 0.5 pmol/mol | 0.000 | 0.04 |
HERBICIDE
Chemicals that stop plants from growing
or even kills them.
or even kills them.
Hybrid Cars - used to describe vehicles that use more than one fuel source. The most popular example of this is the Toyota Prius, which uses an electric motor as well as a traditional engine to power the car. Not all hybrids are equal, so fuel economy is the best way to understand which hybrids are most efficient.
Hydroelectric Energy - also known as hydro, this is electricity that is created using the flow of water. This is typically done by damming up a lake to create enough force from the water to turn a generator.
IPPC
Inter Government Panel on climate change.
LANDFILL
A place to dump garbage, waste.
LED
Light-bulbs-Light Emitting Diode.
Localvore - A localvore is someone who eats food grown or produced locally. This reduces the impact on the environment by avoiding food that is shipped long distances. It also helps support local farmers and the local economy.
"NET" ZERO CARBON FOOTPRINT
Same as zero carbon footprint.
ORGANIC FOOD
No fertilizers, sewage, or pesticides are used
to grow plants.
PHANTOM LOAD
to grow plants.
PHANTOM LOAD
Same meaning as Energy Vampires.
3 Rs - an abbreviation for "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle", which is a priority list of things to do to reduce waste. Reducing what is used is the first priority and Recycling is the last priority.
Renewable Energy - electricity that has been produced using renewable resources such as wind, solar, etc. These are considered clean energy sources as they do not consume any resources or create greenhouse gas emissions.
Renewable Resources - these are natural resources that continually regenerate such as wind power, solar, or hydro. An example of a non-renewable resource is coal.
Slow Food - The Slow Food movement was founded to counteract fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and how our food choices affect the rest of the world.
Solar Energy - energy that is created from sunshine.
Solar Hot Water - a term used to describe water that was heated by a solar water heater.
Sustainability - the Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as development that "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
VEGAN
Someone who will not eat products from
animals or use material products from
animals either.
animals or use material products from
animals either.
WASTE STREAMS
Waste materials which come from various
commercial, industrial or municipal
sectors.
commercial, industrial or municipal
sectors.
ZERO CARBON FOOTPRINT
The goal of carbon neutrality, and the practice of carbon
offsetting.
offsetting.
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