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A Direct Digital Controls (DDC) is the application of microprocessor technology to building Environmental controls.
A Direct Discharger is a municipal or industrial facility which introduces Pollution through a defined conveyance or system such as outlet pipes; a point source.
A Direct Filtration is a method of treating water which consists of the addition of coagulent chemicals, Flash mixing, coagulation, minimal
A Direct Fired Heater (DFH) is Direct fired heaters, or bunk heaters, are devices that can reduce idling by providing in-cabin Heat for drivers in cold temperatures.
A Direct Push is Technology used for performing subsurface investigations by driving, pushing, and/or vibrating small-diameter hollow steel rods into the ground/ Also known as direct
A Direct radiation is Sunlight received directly, which has traveled in a straight path from the sun, also referred to as beam radiation.
Deutsch: Katastrophe / Español: Desastre / Português: Desastre / Français: Désastre / Italiano: Disastro
A disaster in the environmental context refers to a sudden and severe event that causes significant harm to ecosystems, human Health, property, and the natural environment. These events can be natural, such as earthquakes, floods, and wildfires, or they can be human-induced, like oil spills, nuclear accidents, or deforestation. The impact of such disasters can be widespread, leading to long-term environmental degradation and disruption of ecological Balance.