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The Environmental Glossary. Letter G +++ Popular Articles: 'Groundwater', 'Greenhouse', 'Unconfined ground water'

Groundwater

Deutsch: Grundwasser / Español: Agua Subterránea / Português: Água Subterrânea / Français: Eau Souterraine / Italiano: Acqua Sotterranea

Ground Water is the water under the surface of the earth that is found within the Pore spaces and cracks between the Particles of soil, sand, gravel and bedrock.

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Group A (human carcinogen)

- Group A (human carcinogen) : A Group A (human carcinogen) is Compounds for which human data are sufficient to demonstrate a cause and effect relationship between Exposure and cancer incidence (rate of occurrence)

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Group B1

A Group B1 is Compounds for which limited human data suggest a cause and effect relationship between exposure and cancer incidence (rate of occurrence) in humans.

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Group B2

A Group B2 is Compounds for which animal data are sufficient to demonstrate a cause-and-effect relationship between Exposure and cancer incidence (rate of occurrence) in animals, and

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Group D (not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity)

A Group D (not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity) is Compounds for which human and animal data are

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Group E (evidence of noncarcinogenicity)

A Group E (evidence of noncarcinogenicity) is Compounds for which animal data are sufficient to demonstrate the absence of a cause-and-effect relationship between Exposure and cancer

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Grow-Finish

A Grow-Finish is the last phase of production before the animals go to market.

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Growth overfishing

A growth overfishing is the process of catching fish before they are fully grown resulting in a decrease in the average size of the fish population.

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Guidance

Deutsch: Umweltleitung / Español: Orientación Ambiental / Português: Orientação Ambiental / Français: Orientation Environnementale / Italiano: Guida Ambientale /

The Guidance is a suggested practice that is not mandatory, but intended as an aid or example in complying with a standard or requirement.

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Guideline

Deutsch: Richtlinie / Español: Directriz / Português: Diretriz / Français: Ligne directrice / Italiano: Linea guida

In the environmental context, "guideline" refers to a set of recommendations or principles set out to direct actions or policies aimed at managing and protecting the environment. These guidelines are often established by Governmental bodies, international organizations, or industry groups to provide frameworks for environmental conservation, pollution control, sustainable practices, and resource management. Guidelines are not legally binding like regulations but serve as important tools for achieving environmental objectives by suggesting optimal practices and procedures.

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