Energy Efficiency
What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for climate change?
Carbon Dioxide
What is the process of using the sun's energy to generate electricity or heat water for homes and businesses?
solar power/energy
What is the name of the process that converts organic waste, like food scraps and yard trimmings, into nutrient-rich soil conditioner?
composting
What is the term for the variety and variability of life forms on Earth, including species, ecosystems, and genetic diversity?
biodiversity
Which type of transportation system uses human-powered vehicles, such as bicycles and scooters, to reduce emissions and promote healthy commuting?
active transportation
In the context of lighting, what does the abbreviation "LED" stand for?
Light Emitting Diode
Which renewable energy source harnesses the power of moving water to generate electricity?
Hydropower or Hydroelectric power
Which term describes the practice of collecting and reprocessing materials like paper, glass, and plastics to manufacture new products?
recycling
What is the primary driver of biodiversity loss?
deforestation
What is the practice of grouping multiple passengers traveling in the same direction in a single vehicle to reduce traffic congestion and emissions?
carpooling/ridesharing
What is the name of the process that reduces heat transfer between the interior and exterior of a building, improving energy efficiency?
insulation
What type of energy is produced by capturing the kinetic energy of the wind and converting it into electricity?
Wind power/energy
What is the term for the practice of separating waste materials into categories like paper, plastics, and metals for recycling?
segregation/sorting
Which international treaty aims to protect biodiversity, promote sustainable use of natural resources, and ensure the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources?
The Convention on Biological Diversity
Which renewable energy source can power electric vehicles, reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional gasoline-powered cars?
electricity
How can you reduce energy consumption when using lights in a room?
turn off the lights
Which gas, produced through the natural decomposition of organic materials, can be captured and used as a source of renewable energy?
methane
What is the term for the process of breaking down waste materials through a controlled biological process to produce biogas and nutrient-rich soil additives?
Anaerobic Digestion
Which term describes the illegal hunting, capturing, or trading of wildlife species, often for their skins, horns, or other body parts?
wild trafficking/poaching
What term describes the practice of reducing the weight of vehicles and improving their aerodynamics to increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions?
Vehicle lightweighting or Aerodynamic design
What type of window covering can help improve energy efficiency by reducing heat gain in the summer and heat loss in the winter?
curtains or blinds
Which country is the world's largest producer of electricity from wind power as of my knowledge cutoff date in September 2021?
China
Which organization is known for its certification programs for environmentally friendly and sustainable products, including those with reduced waste?
Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute
What is the term for the gradual change in the composition of species in a given area due to factors like climate change or habitat alteration?
Ecological succession
What type of public transportation system uses electric-powered vehicles running on tracks, wires, or dedicated lanes to reduce emissions and improve efficiency?
light rams/trams