Wind turbine

wind turbine is a device that converts the kinetic energy of the wind into electrical power.

Wind power

Wind power is a renewable energy source that generates electricity by harnessing the kinetic energy of wind.

Water scarcity

Water scarcity is the condition in which there is not enough fresh water available to meet the needs of a region or its population.

Water footprint

Water footprint is a measure of the total volume of freshwater used to produce the goods and services consumed or utilized by an individual, organization, or community.

Water conservation

Water conservation involves the practice of using water more efficiently and reducing water waste.

Waste-to-energy

Waste-to-energy refers to the process of generating electricity or heat by burning or otherwise converting solid waste materials, such as municipal solid waste or biomass, into usable energy.

Waste reduction

Waste reduction is the practice of minimizing the generation of waste materials in the first place.

Waste management

Waste management involves the collection, transportation, processing, recycling, and disposal of waste materials in a way that minimizes environmental and health impacts.

Waste diversion

Waste diversion is the practice of diverting or redirecting waste materials away from landfills or incineration toward more environmentally friendly and sustainable disposal or recycling methods

Wish-cycling

Wish-cycling

This is the wishful disposal of questionable items in the recycle bin, with the intention that they get recycled.

Wind turbine

Wind turbine: A machine that converts energy from the wind into electricity. The wind spins a set of blades connected to a generator.

Wetland

Wetland: An area of land that is periodically saturated with water, which influences the types of plants and animals that can live there. Wetlands include swamps, marshes, bogs, and other similar areas.

Weather

Weather: The condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time. Some familiar characteristics of the weather include wind, temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, cloudiness, and precipitation. Weather can change from hour to hour, day to day, and season to season.

Watt

Watt: A measurement of power, usually used when talking about electricity. A watt measures the rate at which energy is used.

Water vapor

Water vapor: Water that is present in the atmosphere as a gas. Water vapor is a greenhouse gas and plays an important role in the natural greenhouse effect. Clouds form when extra water vapor in the atmosphere condenses to form ice, water droplets, and precipitation.

Waterborne disease

Waterborne disease: A disease caused by bacteria or other organisms that live in water. A person can get a waterborne disease if they drink or come in contact with contaminated water. Cholera and E. coli are examples of waterborne diseases.

Waste-to-Energy

Waste-to-Energy – The process of burning solid waste, landfill gas, tires, or other forms of waste to produce heat or electricity.