Environmental Impacts

a gradual increase in the earth’s temperature, caused by gases, esp. carbon dioxide, surrounding the earth

A vehicle that uses two or more distinct types of power, such as submarines that use diesel when surfaced and batteries when submerged.

a group of wind turbines (= tall structures with blades that are blown by the wind) that are used for producing electricity

Damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste.

Computers, phones, and other electronic products that are thrown away because they are old, broken, etc.

The energy that uses the power of the sun to produce electricity.

A container made from a very thin flexible plastic.

A container for waste that will be recycled, for example, paper or glass.

It is grown without the use of synthetic chemicals, such as human-made pesticides and fertilizers, and does not contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

The power produced when the nucleus (= central part) of an atom is divided or joined to another nucleus