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WORDS TO UNDERSTAND

ethics : a system of moral principles that helps a person identify correct and incorrect behaviors and actions hazardous waste : waste that can damage human health and the environment and that must be handled and disposed of carefully; examples include weed killers, bleach, oil-based paints, and car batteries remediation : the process of cleaning up or using other strategies to remove or contain a toxic spill or hazardous materials smart-enabled road infrastructure : electronics built into traffic signals, stoplights, speed limit signs, barriers, and message boards, as well as sensors embedded in the pavement, that collect and send information and communicate with driverless vehicles sustainability : an emphasis on building practices that save energy or reduce energy output; that use building materials from renewable resources, such as wood and stone, that can also be recycled or reused; and that incorporate other environmentally friendly practices technologist : a worker who has a bachelor’s degree and is assigned more complex duties than a technician performs, and who may also have supervisory responsibilities

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