ENERGY MATTERS
This renewable energy source uses panels to convert sunlight into electricity
solar power
The gradual increase in Earth's average temperature
global warming
To process and reuse materials instead of throwing them away
recycle
A common viral infection with symptoms including fever and body aches
flu
The organ that pumps blood throughout the body
heart
These traditional energy sources including oil and gas are non-renewable
fossil fuels
These gases, including CO2 and methane, trap heat in Earth's atmosphere
greenhouse gases
Food grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers
organic food
A serious medical condition where blood flow to the brain is interrupted
stroke
The pair of organs essential for breathing
lungs
This type of power plant uses atomic reactions to generate electricity and is controversial in many countries
nuclear power plant/nuclear reactor
The measure of total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual or organization
carbon footprint
Materials that can naturally decompose without harming the environment
biodegradable
A serious respiratory infection affecting the lungs
pneumonia
The organ responsible for filtering toxins from the body
liver
This renewable energy source harnesses heat from within the Earth's crust
geothermal energy
When a species population becomes so low that it risks extinction
endangered species
A system where multiple people share one vehicle to reduce emissions
carpooling/carsharing
A traumatic brain injury often resulting from impact to the head
concussion
The organs that filter blood and remove waste through urine
kidneys
This term refers to the capacity to store power for later use, crucial for renewable energy systems
energy storage
The systematic destruction of forest areas, often for agricultural or urban development
deforestation
The period of heaviest traffic during the day, crucial for environmental planning
rush hour
A life-threatening cardiac event where blood flow to the heart is blocked
heart attack
The complex organ that controls all body functions and conscious thought
brain