Glossary H

The Environmental Glossary. Letter H +++ Popular Articles: 'Heating Penalty', 'Human', 'Human Development Index'

Deutsch: Heizstrafe / Español: Penalización por Calefacción / Português: Penalidade de Aquecimento / Français: Pénalité de Chauffage / Italiano: Penalità per il Riscaldamento /

Heating Penalty refers to cool roofs which reflect solar energy year-round.

Heavy metals are the metallic elements with high atomic weights, such as, mercury Chromium cadmium, arsenic, and lead.

"Hedonic adaptation," also known as the "hedonic treadmill," is a concept primarily discussed in psychology and behavioral economics, referring to people's tendency to return to a stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events or life changes. However, when considering hedonic adaptation in the environmental context, it can relate to how individuals or societies adjust their expectations and satisfaction levels in response to changes in their environment, including improvements or degradations in environmental quality.

A Heifer is a Bovine female less than three years of age who has not borne a calf. Young cows with their first calves are often called first-calf Heifers.

A HEPA is High Efficiency particulate arrestance (filters).

Deutsch: Kraut / Español: Hierba / Português: Erva / Français: Herbe / Italiano: Erba

In the environment context, an "herb" refers to any non-woody flowering plant that does not develop persistent woody tissue but dies back at the end of the growing season. Herbs play a significant role in ecosystems, contributing to biodiversity and serving as key components in various habitats. They are usually distinguished from shrubs and trees due to their soft and flexible stems. Environmental herbs include a wide range of species, both wild and cultivated, that have culinary, medicinal, or ecological significance.

A Herbicide is for the control of weeds and other plants
Insecticide - for the control of insects
Fungicide - for the control of FUNGI
Nematocide - for the control of parasitic

Deutsch: Herbivore / Español: Herbívoro / Português: Herbívoro / Français: Herbivore / Italiano: Erbivoro

Herbivore in the environment context refers to an organism that primarily eats plants, including leaves, fruits, stems, and other plant materials. Herbivores play a crucial role in ecosystems by influencing the structure and composition of vegetation, contributing to the energy flow through food webs, and affecting the cycling of nutrients within their habitats.

Deutsch: Herde / Español: Rebaño / Português: Rebanho / Français: Troupeau / Italiano: Gregge /

A Herd is a group of animals (especially cattle), collectively considered as a unit.

Deutsch: Erbe / Español: Patrimonio / Português: Patrimônio / Français: Patrimoine / Italiano: Patrimonio

Heritage in the environmental context refers to the legacy of natural landscapes, flora, fauna, and geological formations that have been passed down through generations. It encompasses both the biodiversity and the natural landmarks that define and shape the cultural identity of a region. This concept highlights the interconnectedness of human societies with their natural environment, emphasizing the importance of preserving natural sites not only for their ecological value but also as integral parts of human history and culture.

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