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The Environmental Glossary. Letter C +++ Popular Articles: 'Community', 'Condition', 'Carbon'

Cancer

Deutsch: Krebs / Español: Cáncer

A cancer is unregulated growth of changed cells; a group of changed, growing Cells (tumor).

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Candidate indicator

Deutsch: Kandidatenindikator / Español: Indicador candidato / Português: Indicador candidato / Français: Indicateur candidat / Italiano: Indicatore candidato

Candidate indicator refers to a potential metric or variable that is considered for use in environmental monitoring, assessment, or policy-making. These indicators are evaluated based on their relevance, reliability, and feasibility before being adopted as official environmental indicators. They help track changes in environmental conditions, assess sustainability, and inform decision-making.

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Canis lupus

Deutsch: Canis lupus / Español: Canis lupus / Português: Canis lupus / Français: Canis lupus / Italiano: Canis lupus

Canis lupus, commonly known as the gray wolf, is a keystone predator in many ecosystems across the Northern Hemisphere. In the context of the environment, Canis lupus plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and Balance of ecosystems through its predatory activities, which influence prey populations and the overall structure of ecological communities.

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Cannula

A Cannula is a special tube designed for placing drugs into the Udder through the teat end and streak canal.

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Canonical correlation analysis (CC)

- Canonical correlation analysis: A canonical correlation analysis (CC) is a linear multivariate ordination procedure using linear canonical equations with multiple dependent and independent variables.

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Canonical correspondence analysis

A canonical correspondence analysis is a non-linear multivariate ordination procedure.

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Canopy:

A Canopy: is Canopy refers to the tree cover in an urban setting.

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Cap

A Cap is a Layer of clay, or other impermeable material installed over the top of a closed landfill to prevent entry of rainwater and minimize leachate.

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Capacity

Deutsch: Kapazität / Español: Capacidad / Português: Capacidade / Français: Capacité / Italiano: Capacità /

In the environmental context, "capacity" generally refers to the ability of natural and social systems to cope with and adapt to environmental challenges and changes.

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Capacity Assurance Plan

A Capacity Assurance Plan is a statewide plan which supports a state's ability to manage the Hazardous Waste generated within its boundaries over a twenty year period.

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