Genetically Modified Microorganisms

Microorganisms modified using gene technology.

Genetically Modified Organisms

GMOs are plants and animals that have had their genetic makeup altered to exhibit traits that are not naturally theirs. In general, genes are taken (copied) from one organism that shows a desired trait and transferred into the genetic code of another organism.

Global warming

An aspect of climate change, it is the gradual, average increase of temperature of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans. Global warming is accelerated by the greenhouse gases expelled into the atmosphere from man-made sources. (See also climate change.)

Green

A common metaphor referring to environmental association based on the shared secondary color of many plants. It is often used to associate products, organizations, political parties, or policies with environmental sensitivity.

Green tech

Referring to a collection of new technologies and approaches that maximize human, environmental, and economic benefits.

Greenhouse gas

Gases produced from human activities that trap solar radiation and thus contribute to climate change and the destruction of the ozone layer. These include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).