artisan. It is also sometimes referred to as “career and technical education”. In a changing job market, the distinction between this and other types of secondary or higher education are becoming less distinct.
Volatile organic compounds Chemical compounds that easily become vapours or gases. They are released from burning of fuel such as gasoline, wood, coal or natural gas. They are also released from many consumer products. Human health risks depend on the concentrations in the air and how often they are breathed in.
Waste management The collection, transport, disposal, recycling and monitoring of waste. This term is most often used in relation to waste material resulting from human activities, which is managed to avoid adverse health and environmental effects.
Wildlife conservation The protection of wild species and their habitats to prevent these species’ extinction.
Zoonotic Disease (also known as zoonosis) An infection or disease that is transmissible from animals to humans under natural conditions.
