Glossary C
Deutsch: Chemieunfall / Español: Derrame químico / Português: Derramamento químico / Français: Déversement chimique / Italiano: Sversamento chimico
Chemical spill in the environmental context refers to the release of harmful chemicals into the environment, which can occur on land, in the air, or in water bodies. These spills can result from industrial accidents, transportation mishaps, or as a consequence of natural disasters that disrupt chemical storage facilities. The release of hazardous chemicals poses significant risks to the environment and public health, contaminating water sources, soil, and air, and affecting both wildlife and human communities.
Deutsch: Chemie / Español: Química / Português: Química / Français: Chimie / Italiano: Chimica
Chemistry is the scientific study of the properties, composition, and Behavior of matter. In the context of the environment, chemistry plays a crucial role in understanding and addressing environmental issues, such as pollution, climate change, and resource management.
Deutsch: Tschernobyl-Katastrophe / Español: Desastre de Chernóbil / Português: Desastre de Chernobyl / Français: Catastrophe de Tchernobyl / Italiano: Disastro di Chernobyl
Chernobyl Disaster refers to the catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred on April 26, 1986, at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant near the City of Pripyat, in the former Soviet Union (now Ukraine). It is considered one of the worst nuclear disasters in history due to its extensive release of radioactive materials, which had severe environmental, health, and socio-economic impacts. In the environmental context, the Chernobyl disaster serves as a significant case study in understanding the long-term consequences of nuclear accidents on ecosystems, human health, and environmental management.