Glossary
Here you will find list of common words used in environmental publications. If you have heard of something or would like to expand on the explanation, then please send an e-mail with your suggestion to: info@environmental-population.com
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Biofuels:
Fuel created from plants
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Carbon Dioxide:
A gas which is naturally emitted by living organisms as well as during
the combustion of fossil fuels. The latter is problematic since it
leads to increased concentrations in the atmosphere.
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Carbon Footprint:
The amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) each person produces or uses.
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Carbon Neutral:
Cancelling of offsetting out our carbon footprint through using alternatives or engaging in environmental schemes.
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Desalination:
Removing salt from sea water.
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Ecological Footprinting: is the land and water area that is required to support indefinitely the
material standard of living of a given human population, using
prevailing technology.
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EP:
The abbreviated name for our membership group Environmental Population.
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Fossil Fuels:
Fuel derived from fossils such as oil, coal, gas.
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Greenhouse Effect:
Gases trapped within the earth's atmosphere which heats up.
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Hydroelectric:
W
ater powered
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Hybrid Car:
C
ombined fuel & electric
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Kyoto Protocol:
The 2005 international agreement to cut CO2 emissions.Carbon
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Footprint
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It your own personal measure of how much carbon dioxide
you create and how much you contribute to climate change.
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Sustainability: On-going, whatever we are doing can be repeated for-ever.
Sustainability can be defined as development that meets the needs of
the present generation without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their needs.
Sustainability is based upon three components: economic growth, social
progress and environmental protection.
Economic aspects of sustainability include (but are not limited to)
financial performance, employee compensation, taxation and community
contributions.
Social aspects include public policy-making, fair labour standards and
equal treatment of women and minorities.
Environmental aspects include impacts on the air, water, land, natural
resources and human health.
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Zero Waste:
Maximises recycling, minimises waste, reduces consumption and ensures that products can be reused, repaired or recycled.
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