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Deutsch: Umweltverträglichkeitserklärung / Español: Declaración de Impacto Ambiental / Português: Declaração de Impacto Ambiental / Français: Déclaration d'Impact sur l'Environnement / Italiano: Dichiarazione di Impatto Ambientale
An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS, DEIS = Draft EIS, FEIS = Final EIS) in the environment context is a comprehensive document that assesses the potential environmental effects of a proposed project or action. It is a critical Component of environmental planning and decision-making processes, used primarily to inform government agencies, stakeholders, and the public about the environmental implications of major federal projects or actions. An EIS evaluates both the positive and negative environmental effects and outlines measures to mitigate adverse impacts.
Deutsch: Umweltüberwachung / Español: Monitoreo Ambiental / Português: Monitoramento Ambiental / Français: Surveillance de l'environnement / Italiano: Monitoraggio Ambientale /
Environmental Monitoring describes the process of measuring or collecting information on natural surroundings.
The Environmental Processes are any manufactured or natural events that produce discharges to, or that impact, the natural state.
The Environmental Programs is an all-inclusive term pertaining to any work or activities involving the natural ecological condition, including but not limited to: characterization of processes and conditions; monitoring; research and development; the design, construction, and operation of technologies; and laboratory operations on samples.
Deutsch: Umweltschutz / Español: Protección ambiental / Português: Proteção ambiental / Français: Protection de l’environnement / Italiano: Protezione ambientale
Environmental protection refers to efforts and policies aimed at preserving natural ecosystems, preventing pollution, and mitigating human impact on the environment. It involves governmental regulations, sustainable practices, conservation initiatives, and technological advancements to safeguard air, water, soil, and biodiversity.
Deutsch: Umweltvorschriften / Español: Regulaciones ambientales / Português: Regulamentos ambientais / Français: Réglementations environnementales / Italiano: Regolamenti ambientali
Environmental regulations are laws, rules, and guidelines established by governments and international bodies to protect the environment from harm, manage Natural resources sustainably, and ensure the health and safety of humans and ecosystems. These regulations are designed to control pollution, manage waste, protect biodiversity, and promote sustainable practices across various industries and activities.
Deutsch: Umwelt-Sanierung / Español: Remediación ambiental / Português: Remediação ambiental / Français: Rémédiation environnementale / Italiano: Bonifica ambientale
Environmental remediation refers to the process of removing, reducing, or neutralising contaminants from polluted sites, such as soil, groundwater, surface water, or sediments, to protect human health and restore the environment. It involves a range of techniques and technologies designed to clean up hazardous substances, including chemicals, heavy metals, radioactive materials, and biological contaminants, that pose a risk to ecosystems and public health.
Deutsch: Umweltreaktion / Español: Respuesta ambiental / Português: Resposta ambiental / Français: Réponse environnementale / Italiano: Risposta ambientale
Environmental response in an environmental context refers to the reactions or changes within ecosystems or human systems in response to environmental stimuli, changes, or pressures. This term encompasses both natural processes within ecosystems and human-initiated actions aimed at addressing environmental challenges.
Deutsch: Umweltwiederherstellung / Español: Restauración ambiental / Português: Restauração ambiental / Français: Restauration environnementale / Italiano: Ripristino ambientale
Environmental restoration in the environment context refers to the process of repairing, rehabilitating, or revitalizing damaged or degraded ecosystems to restore their natural functions and biodiversity.