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The Database for the Environment
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.
Stay curious, stay informed, and let's make a difference!
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.
Consultation
Deutsch: Beratung / Español: Consulta / Português: Consulta / Français: Consultation / Italiano: Consultazione
Consultation in the environment context refers to the process of seeking expert advice, opinions, or feedback from stakeholders, communities, and specialists on matters related to environmental management, Policy-making, and project implementation. This process is integral to ensuring that environmental decisions are informed, inclusive, and reflective of diverse perspectives and expertise. Consultation can involve a range of activities, from public hearings and community meetings to formal reviews by environmental experts and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Completeness
A completeness is "The amount of valid data obtained compared to the planned amount, and [it is] usually expressed as a percentage; a data quality indicator" (QAMS 1993, 6).
False Positive
The False Positive is a result that occurs when a sample is reported to contain an analyte, microorganism, etc., when it actually does not contain the analyte.
Module
Deutsch: Modul / Español: Módulo / Português: Módulo / Français: Module / Italiano: Modulo /
A Module is a number of solar Cells electrically connected, protected from Environmental stresses, self-contained and not subdividable, providing a single electrical output.
Metal Toxicity
Deutsch: Metalltoxizität / Español: Toxicidad de metales / Português: Toxicidade de metais / Français: Toxicité des métaux / Italiano: Tossicità dei metalli
Metal toxicity refers to the harmful effects caused by excessive levels of certain metals in the environment, which can negatively impact human health, wildlife, and ecosystems. Metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic are particularly notorious for their toxic properties when they accumulate in living organisms.
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