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From 'Carbon Footprints' to 'Freecycling', the Ecopedia will give you a 'greener' vocabulary.
Autism
Why are more and more children being diagnosed with autism – now about 1 in every 150 children born? Is there a link between autism and environmental toxins?
Greenhouse Gas
Greenhouse gases can build up in the atmosphere, causing global warming, or climate change. They can result from industry and transportation, and include carbon dioxide emissions, water vapor, nitrous oxides, fluorocarbons and methane.
Freecycling
Freecycling is a fun way to find new homes for stuff posted on Freecycle.org, a grassroots, volunteer-driven Internet movement committed to reuse and recycling of items for free.
Green Roof
A green roof is planted with a dense layer of vegetation that absorbs rainwater, filters air pollutants, provides insulation and can create wildlife habitat. Increases property value and decreases energy needed for cooling.
CSA
Farmers' markets are fun. But you can also check out a CSA (community supported agriculture) farm near you. Support your local farmers, benefit the environment, and get healthy, fresh, local food.
Carbon Tax
In the fight to avoid lots of deaths from global warming, it's possible you'll soon be paying a tax -- a carbon tax. The hope is to decrease emissions while stimulating energy efficiency and better gas mileage and fuel economy.
Sustainability
When you hear someone use the word "sustainability," turn on your B.S. meter to gauge whether the person is talking about the real deal or a snow job.
Global Warming
Global warming means the same thing as climate change or global climate change, and refers to the Earth's rising average temperatures, which will disrupt weather patterns and affect plants and animals, as well as human beings.
Carbon Offsets
Carbon offsets attempt to offset greenhouse gas emissions to fight global warming. Battle climate change with your wallet, often by planting trees or investing in renewable energy.
Socially Responsible Investing
Socially responsible investing can mean banking with a progressive or green bank (one that supports sustainable development, for instance) or using a credit union that offers green loans.
Nature Deficit Disorder
Are children and adults today loosing touch with nature? Nature deficit disorder may lead to many problems, from caring less about the environment to getting less exercise.
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