Glossary C
CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act), also known as Superfund, is a significant piece of environmental legislation in the United States. It was enacted by Congress in 1980 to address the cleanup and management of hazardous waste sites and incidents of environmental contamination. CERCLA is a crucial framework for dealing with environmental hazards, allocating responsibility for cleanup, and protecting public health and the environment.
CERCLIS (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System) is a database that includes all sites which have been nominated for investigation by the Superfund program.
Deutsch: Zertifizierung / Español: Certificación / Português: Certificação / Français: Certification / Italiano: Certificazione
In the environmental context, "certification" refers to the process by which an authoritative body verifies that a product, service, company, or professional meets specific standards for environmental performance, sustainability, or ecological impact. This process is intended to promote transparency, accountability, and improvement in environmental practices across various industries. Certifications are often used as a tool to assure consumers and stakeholders that certain environmental criteria have been met and to differentiate products and services in the market.
CFC --->chlorofluorocarbons
Deutsch: Herausforderung / Español: Desafío / Português: Desafio / Français: Défi / Italiano: Sfida
Challenge in the environment context refers to a problem or set of problems that poses a significant threat to the health of our planet's ecosystems and the well-being of its inhabitants, including humans. These challenges are often complex and interrelated, requiring coordinated efforts and innovative solutions to address effectively.
Deutsch: Kammer / Español: Cámara / Português: Câmara / Français: Chambre / Italiano: Camera /
The term chamber may refer to any one of the following:
in Government and Organizations:
- Chambers of parliament, a legislative assembly
- Chambers of commerce (or board of trade), a form of business network whose goal is to further the interests of the Member businesses
in Media and Entertainment: