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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.

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.

Atrazine

Deutsch: Atrazin / Español: Atrazina / Português: Atrazina / Français: Atrazine / Italiano: Atrazina

Atrazine in the environmental context refers to a widely used herbicide primarily applied to control broadleaf and grassy weeds in crops such as Corn, sorghum, and sugarcane. It is one of the most commonly used herbicides worldwide, especially in the United States. While effective in agriculture, atrazine poses significant environmental and health risks due to its persistence in the environment, ability to contaminate Water sources, and its Potential to disrupt ecosystems.

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Citation

Deutsch: Zitat / Español: Cita / Português: Citação / Français: Citation / Italiano: Citazione

Citation in the environmental context refers to the practice of referencing scientific studies, reports, or authoritative sources to support claims, findings, or recommendations in environmental research, Policy-making, and advocacy. Citations are essential for ensuring credibility, transparency, and accountability in addressing environmental issues.

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Foundry

Deutsch: Gießerei / Español: fundición / Português: fundição / Français: fonderie / Italiano: fonderia

Foundry in the environmental context refers to an industrial facility where metals are cast by melting them into a liquid, pouring them into a mold, and allowing them to solidify. These facilities are significant sources of environmental pollutants, including air and water emissions, and solid waste, due to the nature of their operations.

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Greenland

Deutsch: Grönland / Español: Groenlandia / Português: Gronelândia / Français: Groenland / Italiano: Groenlandia

Greenland in the environmental context refers to the world's largest non-continental island, located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. It is predominantly covered by the Greenland Ice Sheet, which has profound implications for global climate and sea-level rise due to its substantial ice mass.

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Gardening

Deutsch: Gartenarbeit / Español: Jardinería / Português: Jardinagem / Français: Jardinage / Italiano: Giardinaggio

Gardening in the environmental context refers to the practice of cultivating and managing plants in a sustainable and ecologically mindful way. It goes beyond aesthetics and productivity to include practices that support local ecosystems, promote biodiversity, and mitigate negative environmental impacts. Gardening with environmental considerations helps conserve Natural resources, improve soil health, and create habitats for Wildlife.

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