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Skin irritation
"Skin irritation" in the environmental context refers to the inflammatory response of the skin to various external irritants found in the environment. This condition can be caused by direct contact with chemical pollutants, allergens, plants (such as Poison ivy or nettles), UV radiation, extreme temperatures, and particulate matter. Skin irritation can range from mild, causing symptoms like redness, itching, and rash, to severe, leading to blisters, pain, and even chemical burns in cases of exposure to highly toxic substances.
Sample Size
The Sample Size is the number of specimens units to be collected or the relative size of each specimen, volume, weight, etc. The number of units in a sample.
Social Impact Assessment
A Social Impact Assessment (SIA) is a study whose aim is to foresee and measure the effects of a public or private policy, program or project on surrounding populations (social organization, lifestyle, community relations, economic organization, health, culture, beliefs, etc.).
Wind resources
Deutsch: Windressourcen / Español: recursos eólicos / Português: recursos eólicos / Français: ressources éoliennes / Italiano: risorse eoliche
Wind resources in the environmental context refer to the potential of wind energy available in a specific area that can be harnessed to produce electricity or perform mechanical tasks. This concept is crucial for evaluating the feasibility and planning of wind power projects, as well as for understanding regional and global wind energy potentials.
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