Glossary B
The Environmental Glossary. Letter B +++ Popular Articles: 'Biodiversity preservation', 'Biodiversity monitoring', 'Buffer'
Deutsch: Biologie / Español: Biología / Português: Biologia / Français: Biologie / Italiano: Biologia
Biology in the environmental context refers to the scientific study of living organisms and their interactions with the natural world. It plays a critical role in understanding ecosystems, biodiversity, and the impact of human activities on the environment. Environmental biology encompasses various subfields and research areas, contributing valuable knowledge for conservation, ecological restoration, and sustainable environmental management.
A biomarker is Biochemical, physiological, or histological Indicators of either Exposure to or effects of xenobiotic chemicals at the suborganismal or organismal level (Huggett et al.
A Biomass energy is Energy produced by combusting Biomass materials such as wood. The carbon dioxide emitted from burning Biomass will not increase total atmospheric carbon dioxide if
Deutsch: Bioremediation / Español: Biorremediación / Português: Biorremediação / Français: Bioremédiation / Italiano: Biorimedio /
A Bioremediation is Use of living organisms to clean up oil spills or remove other pollutants from soil, water, or wastewater; use of organisms such as non-harmful insects to remove agricultural pests or counteract diseases of trees, plants, and garden soil.
A Bioremediation & Phytoremediation: is These terms refer to the ability of trees and vegetation to remove pollution from rain water.