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Water purification
This is the process by which water from the ground, or some other source, is treated to make it... more
 
Water-based paint
For most home projects, this is your go-to paint. Also called latex paint, it has a binder that is... more
 
Weatherstripping
It may sound like an urge to peel off all your clothes during a summer heat wave, but... more
 
Wildlife corridor
Nature has its own complex map. This term refers to a stretch of land (and/or water) across which... more
 
Wind energy
Humans have known wind as a reliable source of power since long before the days of Don Quixote, and... more
 
Wind farm
This is a sort of natural power plant. It's a group of many wind turbines located together in an... more
 
Wood pulp
This is the raw material that is used to make paper, paperboard, and cellulose products such as... more
 

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