Glossary S

The Environmental Glossary. Letter S +++ Popular Articles: 'Soil', 'Surface', 'Social Accountability 8000'

The acronym SEM may refer to any one of the following:

In Economics and Management:

  • Single European Market (or internal market), a single market of the European Union

Deutsch: Empfindlichkeit / Español: Sensibilidad / Français: Sensibilitê / Italiano: Sensibilità
Sensitivity may refer to the strength of physical or emotional reaction in people.

Deutsch: Sensor / Español: sensor / Português: sensor / Français: capteur / Italiano: sensore

Sensor in the environmental context refers to a device or system used to detect, measure, and record physical properties of the environment. Sensors are crucial tools in monitoring environmental conditions, assessing ecological health, and supporting sustainable practices across various sectors.

A septic tank is used to detain domestic wastes to allow the settling of solids prior to distribution to a Leach field for soil absorption. Septic tanks are used when a sewer line is

Deutsch: Sequestrierung / Français: Sêquestration

Sequestration in the environmental context refers to the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere to mitigate climate change. It involves removing CO2 emissions from the atmosphere and storing them in natural or artificial reservoirs, preventing their release back into the atmosphere. This helps to reduce the concentration of greenhouse gases and mitigate their impact on global warming. Sequestration plays a crucial role in carbon capture and storage (CCS) strategies and is considered an important approach in combating climate change.

In the environmental context, "service" refers to the benefits that people receive from natural resources and ecosystems, such as clean water, air, and food. These services are often referred to as ecosystem services, and they are essential for human well-being and economic development.

A sewage treatment plant is a facility designed to receive the wastewater from domestic sources and to remove materials that damage water quality and threaten public health and safety

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A sick building syndrome is a human health condition where infections linger, caused by exposure to contaminants within a building as a result of poor ventilation.

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