Glossary H
HRS --->Hazard Ranking System
Deutsch: Zentrum / Español: Centro / Português: Centro / Français: Centre / Italiano: Centro
In the environmental context, a hub refers to a central point or node within a network that plays a key role in connecting various elements and facilitating interactions or exchanges. This can apply to ecosystems, conservation efforts, sustainable development projects, and environmental information and resource sharing. Hubs can be physical locations, such as nature reserves acting as biodiversity hubs, or virtual platforms, like online portals for environmental data sharing and collaboration.
Deutsch: Mensch / Español: Homo sapiens / Português: Homo sapiens / Français: Homo sapiens / Italiano: Homo sapiens
A human (variously Homo sapiens and Homo sapiens sapiens) is a primate of the family Hominidae. Humans are the only extant species of the genus Homo. Humans are distinguished from other primates by their bipedal locomotion, and especially by their relatively larger brain with its particularly well developed Neocortex, prefrontal Cortex and temporal lobes, which enable high levels of abstract reasoning, language, problem solving, and culture through social learning.
Deutsch: Humankarzinogen / Español: carcinógeno humano / Português: carcinogênico humano / Français: cancérogène humain / Italiano: cancerogeno umano
Human carcinogen in the environmental context refers to substances or agents that are known to cause cancer in humans. These carcinogens can be found in various environmental sources, including air, water, soil, and industrial and household products. Understanding the sources and impacts of carcinogens is crucial for public health and environmental safety.
In the context of the environment, human geography is the study of how human activities interact with and are influenced by the Earth's surface and its features. It examines the spatial aspects of human existence — how people and their activities are distributed across the planet, how they modify and adapt to various environments, and how they impact the natural world. This branch of geography helps in understanding the relationships between human cultures, economies, and the environment.
Deutsch: Menschliche Gesundheit / Español: Salud Humana / Português: Saúde Humana / Français: Santé Humaine / Italiano: Salute Umana
Human Health refers to the overall physical, mental, and social well-being of individuals, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. In the environment context, it specifically relates to how environmental factors—such as air quality, water purity, chemical exposure, and climate change—impact health outcomes. Environmental health assesses risks and develops strategies to mitigate harmful exposures and promote healthier living conditions.