Glossary C
Deutsch: Bach / Español: Arroyo / Português: Riacho / Français: Ruisseau / Italiano: Torrente /
A creek is a watercourse smaller than, and often tributary to, a river.
Deutsch: Krisenmanagement / Español: gestión de crisis / Português: gestão de crises / Français: gestion de crise / Italiano: gestione delle crisi
Crisis management in the environmental context refers to the processes and strategies employed to address and mitigate the impact of environmental emergencies or disasters. These crises can include natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes, environmental accidents such as oil spills, or man-made crises affecting biodiversity, water, air, or soil quality.
Deutsch: Kriterien / Español: Criterios / Português: Critérios / Français: Critères / Italiano: Criteri /
A Criteria (singular = criterion) is Descriptive factors taken into account by EPA in setting standards for various pollutants. These factors are used to determine limits on allowable Concentration levels, and to limit the number of violations per year. When issued by EPA, the Criteria provide guidance to the states on how to establish their standards.
Deutsch: Kriterienluftschadstoffe / Español: Contaminantes del aire criterio / Português: Contaminantes do ar critérios / Français: Contaminants de l'air critères / Italiano: Contaminanti atmosferici criteri /
Criteria air contaminants (CACs) means Emissions of criteria air contaminants contribute to smog, poor air quality and acid rain.
Deutsch: Kriterium / Español: Criterio / Português: Critério / Français: Critère / Italiano: Criterio
Criterion in the environmental context refers to a standard or principle used to assess, measure, or guide decisions related to sustainability, conservation, and ecological impact. Environmental criteria are applied in policy-making, environmental certifications, sustainability assessments, and ecological evaluations to ensure responsible environmental practices.