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Welcome to the Database for the Environment! This comprehensive glossary aims to provide you with concise and informative articles on various topics related to the environment. Whether you're a student, researcher, or simply interested in learning more about the natural world, this lexicon is designed to be your go-to guide.
In this lexicon, you will find articles covering a wide range of environmental issues, including climate change, biodiversity, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and waste management, among others. Each article is written in a clear and accessible manner, providing key insights and up-to-date information on the topic at hand.
We believe that understanding the environment and the challenges it faces is crucial in shaping a sustainable future. By exploring the articles in this lexicon, you will gain valuable knowledge about pressing environmental concerns, as well as potential solutions and actions that can be taken to mitigate them.
We hope that this Environmental Lexicon serves as a valuable resource for your environmental journey. Let's embark on this educational adventure together and explore the wonders of our planet, deepen our understanding of environmental issues, and contribute to the preservation of our natural world.
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Please note that the subsequent articles in the lexicon will cover a variety of topics chosen randomly to provide a diverse range of environmental subjects.
CIGS solar cell
Deutsch: CIGS-Solarzelle / Español: Célula solar CIGS / Português: Célula solar CIGS / Français: Cellule solaire CIGS / Italiano: Cellula solare CIGS
A CIGS solar cell is a type of thin-film photovoltaic (PV) technology that converts sunlight into electricity using a semiconductor layer composed of copper, indium, gallium, and selenium. This technology is recognized for its high efficiency, flexibility, and potential for cost-effective large-scale production compared to traditional silicon-based solar cells.
Circular Economy
Deutsch: Kreislaufwirtschaft, Español: Economía Circular, Português: Economia Circular, Français: Économie Circulaire, Italiano: Economia Circolare
Circular Economy in the environmental context is an economic model designed to eliminate waste and the continual use of resources by keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible. It fundamentally shifts away from the traditional 'take-make-dispose' linear model by adopting the principles of designing out waste, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems.
Carcass
Deutsch: Kadaver / Español: Cadáver / Português: Carcaça / Français: Carcasse / Italiano: Carcassa
Carcass in the environmental context refers to the remains of a dead animal. Carcasses play a crucial role in ecosystems by providing nutrients and serving as a food source for a variety of scavengers and decomposers.
Colony
Deutsch: Kolonie / Español: Colonia / Português: Colônia / Français: Colonie / Italiano: Colonia
Colony is a term that refers to a group of the same species living closely together, often cooperating in various activities, such as feeding, breeding, and defense. Colonies are common in both the animal and plant kingdoms and play crucial roles in ecosystems.
Called "tabular calving
Deutsch: Tabulares Kalben / Español: Desprendimiento tabular / Português: Desprendimento tabular / Français: Vêlage tabulaire / Italiano: Distacco tabulare
The phenomenon of called tabular calving describes a dramatic and large-scale iceberg break-off event from the edge of ice shelves or glaciers. These events are critical indicators of climate change impacts on polar ice sheets and contribute significantly to rising sea levels. Understanding this process helps scientists assess the stability of ice masses and predict future environmental shifts.
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