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Deutsch: Grüne Chemie / Español: Química Verde / Português: Química Verde / Français: Chimie Verte / Italiano: Chimica Verde
Green Chemistry represents a transformative approach to chemical design, manufacturing, and application that prioritizes sustainability and environmental responsibility. It seeks to minimize or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances while maximizing efficiency and resource conservation. This field integrates principles of toxicology, environmental science, and engineering to create safer, cleaner, and more sustainable chemical processes.
Deutsch: Grüne Infrastruktur, Español: Infraestructura Verde, Português: Infraestrutura Verde, Français: Infrastructure Verte, Italiano: Infrastruttura Verde
Green Infrastructure in the environmental context refers to a strategically planned network of natural and semi-natural areas designed and managed to deliver a wide range of ecosystem services and benefits to people and nature. Unlike "grey infrastructure" (e.g., pipes, concrete barriers, power lines), green infrastructure utilizes or mimics natural processes to manage water, provide clean air, mitigate heat, and enhance biodiversity.
Deutsch: Grüner Verkehr / Español: transporte verde / Português: transporte verde / Français: transport vert / Italiano: trasporto verde
Green transportation in the environmental context refers to modes of transportation and related infrastructure that minimize environmental impacts. This includes transportation systems that use renewable energy, emit lower pollutants, and promote sustainability.
Deutsch: Gewächshaus / Español: Invernadero / Português: Estufa / Français: Serre / Italiano: Serra
A greenhouse (also glasshouse or hothouse) is a building, structure or complex in which plants are grown. They may range in size from small sheds to industrial-size buildings. A miniature greenhouse is known as a cold frame .