Glossary G

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

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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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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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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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A Gully Erosion is They are formed when channel development has progressed to the point where the gully is too wide and too deep to be tilled across.

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A Gutter is a shallow to deep channel located behind cows in tiestall barns capture Manure and urine.

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GWP --->Global Warming Potential

Unconfined ground water is water in an Aquifer that has a water table that is exposed to the atmosphere. See confined ground water

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