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A-1 Glossary of Terms and Definitions A P P E N D I X A Biodiesel Biodiesel is a domestic, renewable fuel for diesel engines derived from natural oils like soybean oil. Biodiesel can be used in any concentration with petroleum based diesel fuel in existing diesel engines with little or no modification.
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A-2 Guidebook for Incorporating Sustainability into Traditional Airport Projects Climate change refers to any significant change in measures of climate (such as temperature, precipitation, or wind) lasting for an extended period (decades or longer)
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Glossary of Terms and Definitions A-3 Domestic wastewater composed of wash water from kitchen, bathroom, and laundry sinks, tubs, and washers is referred to as gray water. Greenhouse Effect The greenhouse effect refers to the trapping and build-up of heat in the atmosphere (troposphere)
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A-4 Guidebook for Incorporating Sustainability into Traditional Airport Projects The term renewable energy generally refers to electricity supplied from renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, geothermal, hydropower, and various forms of biomass. These energy sources are considered renewable sources because they are continuously replenished on the Earth.
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