Glossary D
Deutsch: Dezibel / Español: Decibelio / Português: Decibel / Français: Décibel / Italiano: Decibel
Decibel (dB) is a unit of measurement used to quantify the intensity of sound. In the environmental context, it is crucial for assessing and managing noise pollution, which can have significant impacts on human health and wildlife.
The Decontamination is the removal of harmful substances such as noxious chemicals,
Deutsch: Verringerte Biodiversität / Español: Disminución de la biodiversidad / Português: Diminuição da biodiversidade / Français: Diminution de la biodiversité / Italiano: Riduzione della biodiversità
Decreased biodiversity refers to the reduction in the variety and variability of life forms within a given ecosystem, region, or globally. This decline can occur due to various factors, including habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, overexploitation of species, and the introduction of invasive species, leading to the loss of species, genetic diversity, and ecosystem functions.