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.