Terminology

Carbon Footprint: The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by human activities, typically measured in CO2 equivalents.
Renewable Energy: Energy sourced from natural processes that are continuously replenished, such as solar, wind, and hydro power.
Carbon Sequestration: The process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate global warming.
Net-Zero Emissions: Achieving a balance between the greenhouse gases emitted and those removed from the atmosphere.
Sustainability: Meeting current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Circular Economy: An economic system aimed at minimizing waste and making the most of resources by reusing and recycling.
Energy Efficiency: Using less energy to perform the same task, reducing energy waste.
Carbon Neutrality: Balancing emitted carbon with an equivalent amount of carbon offsetting or sequestration.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming, such as CO2, methane, and nitrous oxide.
Biodiversity: The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Climate Resilience: The capacity to adapt to and recover from climate change impacts.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations to achieve a better and more sustainable future.
Environmental Impact Assessment: A process for evaluating the potential environmental effects of a proposed project.
Carbon Offsetting: Compensating for emissions by funding an equivalent carbon dioxide saving elsewhere.
Eco-Friendly: Products, practices, or services that have a minimal impact on the environment.
Green Technology: Technology that is environmentally friendly, developed to conserve natural resources and the environment.
Low-Carbon Economy: An economy that minimizes greenhouse gas emissions.
Clean Energy: Energy derived from renewable, zero-emissions sources, and energy saved through efficiency measures.
Waste Reduction: Strategies to reduce the amount of waste produced, such as recycling and reusing materials.
Sustainable Agriculture: Farming practices that protect the environment, public health, human communities, and animal welfare.