Glossary C

Deutsch: Korrosion / Español: Corrosión / Português: Corrosão / Français: Corrosion / Italiano: Corrosione /

A Corrosion is the dissolution and wearing away of metal caused by a Chemical reaction such as between water and the pipes, chemicals touching a metal surface, or contact between two

Read more …

Deutsch: Korrosiv / Español: Corrosivo / Português: Corrosivo / Français: Corrosif / Italiano: Corrosivo /

Corrosive is a chemical Agent that reacts with the surface of a material causing it to deteriorate or wear away.

Read more …

Deutsch: Kortex / Español: Corteza / Português: Córtex / Français: Cortex / Italiano: Corteccia

Cortex in the environmental context typically refers to the outer layer of plant stems or roots, which plays a significant role in the structure and function of plants. This layer is important for protecting the plant, aiding in water and nutrient transport, and contributing to the plant’s interactions with its environment. The cortex also relates to the broader ecological functions of plants and trees within ecosystems.

Read more …

A Cost Recovery is a legal process by which potentially responsible parties who contributed to Contamination at a Superfund site can be required to reimburse the Trust Fund for money

Read more …

A Cost Sharing is a publicly financed program through which society, as a beneficiary of Environmental protection, shares part of the cost of pollution control with those who must actually install the controls.

Read more …

A Cost-Effective Alternative is an alternative control or corrective method identified after analysis as being the best available in terms of reliability, performance, and cost.

Read more …

A Cost/Benefit Analysis is a quantitative evaluation of the costs which would have incurred by implementing an Environmental Regulation versus the overall benefits to society of the proposed action.

Read more …

Deutsch: Rat / Español: Consejo / Português: Conselho / Français: Conseil / Italiano: Consiglio

Council in the environment context refers to an organizational body or assembly that focuses on making decisions, advising, or formulating policies related to environmental protection, conservation, and sustainability. These councils play a critical role in addressing environmental issues at local, regional, national, and international levels. They often consist of representatives from various stakeholders, including government officials, environmental experts, community leaders, and sometimes representatives from the private sector.

Read more …

Deutsch: Land / Español: País / Português: País / Français: Pays / Italiano: Paese /

In the environmental context, 'country' refers to a geographic and political entity recognized as a sovereign state. Countries have their own governments, laws, and regulations, and they play a crucial role in addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable development.

Read more …

Deutsch: Deckung / Español: Cubierta / Português: Cobertura / Français: Couverture / Italiano: Copertura /

A Cover is Overhanging or instream structures (such as tree roots, undercut streambanks, or boulders) that offer protection from predators, shelter from strong currents, and/or shading.

Read more …