Whether the word is used by you, an ecologist or an activist, OBG's WOW (Word of the Week) is the noun environment, which is synonomous with surroundings.For example: (a) The environment at the office has been more relaxed since Jaimie left. (b) Although the mountains are lovely, I truly prefer living in a beach environment. (c) He grew up in an environment of crime and grinding poverty. (d) I have a duty to do all that I can to help save the environment.
