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| E-waste |
| This term doesn't refer to all the spam filling your email box, though those messages do waste... more |
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| Eco-tourism |
| More than just a nature tour. This trend in traveling is about visiting natural areas responsibly,... more |
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| Eco-travel |
| More than just a nature tour. This trend in traveling is about visiting natural areas responsibly,... more |
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| Ecological footprint |
| Always wanted to make your mark on the world? This probably isn't how you imagined doing it. This... more |
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| Ecosystem |
| In nature, everything has a purpose. This is a community of living things-animals, plants, and... more |
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| Electronic waste |
| This term doesn't refer to all the spam filling your email box, though those messages do waste... more |
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| Emissivity |
| This term describes the ability of a material to release, or radiate, heat. When a window is... more |
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| Emittance |
| This term describes the ability of a material to release, or radiate, heat. When a window is... more |
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| Energy efficiency |
| Energy efficiency is all about bang for the buck and a boon for the environment. Systems or... more |
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| Energy efficiency ratio (EER) |
| Ready for a chill? This standard air-conditioning system rating refers to the cooling capacity of a... more |
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| Energy Star |
| In the vast universe of appliances and home improvement products, these are the stars to look for.... more |
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| EnergyGuide label |
| If you're appliance shopping, you can't miss it: This bright yellow label, created by the Federal... more |
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| Engineered wood |
| The Lorax, the creature dreamed up by Dr. Seuss to speak for the trees, might be somewhat heartened... more |
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| Environmental footprint |
| Always wanted to make your mark on the world? This probably isn't how you imagined doing it. This... more |
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| Environmental impact |
| Very simply, this is any change, positive or negative, to land, ecosystems, and human health as a... more |
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| Environmental justice |
| This term might bring to mind a super hero-"eco-man"-clad in green tights and traveling the world... more |
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| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) |
| This is the U.S. government agency responsible for the development and enforcement of environmental... more |
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| Environmental racism |
| Racial discrimination takes many insidious forms. This term refers to a situation in which... more |
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| Ethanol |
| Fill the tank with liquor? This alcohol, made from corn and other starchy grains, can be used as a... more |
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| Evaporative cooling |
| What happens when you perspire on a hot day? The sweat evaporates, using heat from your body in the... more |
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