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Chronic Toxicity

A Chronic Toxicity is the capacity of a substance to cause long-term poisonous health effects in humans, animals, fish, and other organisms. (See: Acute toxicity.)

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Chunk

Deutsch: Brocken / Español: Trozo / Português: Pedaço / Français: Morceau / Italiano: Pezzo

Chunk refers to a portion or Fragment of a larger whole. In the environmental context, it can pertain to pieces of natural material or segments of data used for environmental analysis.

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Church

Deutsch: Kirche / Español: Iglesia / Português: Igreja / Français: Église / Italiano: Chiesa

Church in the environmental context refers to the role that religious institutions, particularly Christian churches, play in promoting environmental stewardship, sustainability, and ecological responsibility. Many churches engage in initiatives that address climate change, conservation, and ethical consumption based on religious teachings that emphasize caring for creation.

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Churning

A Churning is the process of stirring and agitating cream in the process of making butter. Churning

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CIGS solar cell

Deutsch: CIGS-Solarzelle / Español: Célula solar CIGS / Português: Célula solar CIGS / Français: Cellule solaire CIGS / Italiano: Cellula solare CIGS

A CIGS solar cell is a type of thin-film photovoltaic (PV) technology that converts sunlight into electricity using a semiconductor layer composed of copper, indium, gallium, and selenium. This technology is recognized for its high efficiency, flexibility, and potential for cost-effective large-scale production compared to traditional silicon-based solar cells.

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Circle of Influence

A Circle of Influence is the circular outer edge of a Depression produced in the water table by the pumping of water from a well. (See: cone of depression.)

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Circular Economy

Deutsch: Kreislaufwirtschaft, Español: Economía Circular, Português: Economia Circular, Français: Économie Circulaire, Italiano: Economia Circolare

Circular Economy in the environmental context is an economic model designed to eliminate waste and the continual use of resources by keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible. It fundamentally shifts away from the traditional 'take-make-dispose' linear model by adopting the principles of designing out waste, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems.

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Cistern

A Cistern is Small tank or storage facility used to store water for a home or farm; often used to store rain water.

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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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City

Deutsch: Stadt / Español: Ciudad / Português: Cidade / Français: Ville / Italiano: Città

City in the environmental context refers to an urban Area characterised by high population Density, infrastructure, and economic activity, which significantly impacts and interacts with natural ecosystems. Cities are both sources of environmental challenges, such as pollution and resource consumption, and hubs for sustainable innovation and environmental management.

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