Condition

Deutsch: Bedingung / Español: Condición / Português: Condição / Français: Condition / Italiano: Condizione /

A condition is the distribution of scores describing resource attributes without respect to any societal value or desired use, that is, a state of being. (New term l993.)

Description

Condition in the Environment context refers to the state or quality of the natural surroundings and the impact of various factors on the ecosystem. It includes the health and stability of ecosystems, such as air quality, water quality, biodiversity, and climate. The condition of the environment is influenced by human activities, pollution, deforestation, habitat destruction, and climate change. Monitoring and assessing environmental conditions are crucial for sustainable resource management and conservation efforts.

Application Areas

• Environmental impact assessments
• Ecosystem health monitoring
• Climate change studies
• Pollution control and management
• Conservation programs

Treatment and Risks

• Implementing sustainable practices to improve environmental condition
• Reducing pollution and waste generation
• Regulating harmful activities and industries
• Addressing climate change through mitigation and adaptation measures
• Risks include habitat loss, species extinction, and adverse effects on human health

Examples

• Deterioration of coral reefs due to ocean Acidification
• Air pollution leading to respiratory illnesses in urban areas
• Deforestation causing loss of habitats for wildlife species
• Increase in global temperatures impacting ecosystems and biodiversity
• Water pollution from industrial activities affecting Aquatic life

Similar Concepts and Synonyms

• Environmental state
• Ecological condition
• Natural environment quality
• Ecological health
• Ecosystem status

Weblinks

• quality-database.eu: 'Condition' in the glossary of the quality-database.eu
• psychology-lexicon.com: 'Condition' in the psychology-lexicon.com
• top500.de: 'Condition' in the glossary of the top500.de
• fitness-and-health-glossary.com: 'Condition' in the fitness-and-health-glossary.com

Articles with 'Condition' in the title

• Reference condition: Reference condition: A reference condition is the set of attributes of ecological resources that assist in identifying the location of a portion of the resource population along a condition continuum from the worst possible condition to the . . .
• Environmental Conditions: With the Environmental Conditions we see a description of a physical medium (eg. air, water, soil, or sediment) or biological system expressed in terms of its physical, chemical, radiological, or biological characteristics
• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE):: An American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE): is aSHRAE is an international organization that establishes standards for the uniform testing and rating of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and . . .
• Conditional Registration: A Conditional Registration is Under special circumstances, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) permits registration of pesticide products that is "conditional" upon the submission of additional data
• Conditionally Exempt Generators (CE): A Conditionally Exempt Generators (CE) is Persons or enterprises which produce less than 220 pounds of Hazardous Waste per month. Exempt from most Regulation, they are required merely to determine whether their waste is hazardous, notify . . .
• Baseline condition: Baseline condition in an environmental context refers to the initial set of conditions in a specific area or ecosystem before any significant changes or interventions have been made
• Condition indicator: Condition Indicator: A condition indicator is a Characteristic of the environment that provides quantitative estimates of the state of ecological resources and is conceptually tied to a
• Conditioned Air: A Conditioned Air is air that has been heated, cooled, humidified, or dehumidified to maintain an interior space within the "comfort zone."

Summary

Condition in the Environment context refers to the state and quality of the natural surroundings, impacted by various factors such as human activities, pollution, and climate change. Monitoring and assessing environmental conditions are essential for sustainable resource management and conservation efforts.

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