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Longlines

longlines are fishing lines stretching for dozens of miles and baited with hundreds of hooks. longlines

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Longwave radiation

A Longwave radiation is the radiation emitted in the spectral wavelength greater than 4 micrometers corresponding to the radiation emitted from the Earth and atmosphere.

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Loose Housing

A Loose Housing is Facilities that allow cattle access to a large, open bedded area for resting (also known as free housing).

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Lotic waters

lotic waters are flowing waters, as in streams and rivers.

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Low Emission Vehicle (LEV)

A Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) is a vehicle meeting the low-emission vehicle standards.

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Low-carbon transportation

Low-carbon transportation refers to transportation systems and methods that emit significantly lower levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) compared to conventional petroleum-based transportation. This concept is a crucial part of broader efforts to mitigate climate change by reducing carbon emissions from one of the most significant contributing sectors — the transportation industry.

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Low-emission vehicles

low-emission vehicles are vehicles which emit little Air Pollution compared to conventional internal Combustion engines.

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Low-flow plumbing

A Low-flow plumbing is Plumbing equipment that uses less water than was considered standard prior to January 1, 1994 (NAPHCC, 1992).

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Low-flow showerhead

A Low-flow showerhead is a showerhead that requires 2.5 gallons of water per minute or less, as compared to the 4.5 gallons of water required by most older standard showerheads.

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Low-flush toilet

A Low-flush toilet is a toilet that requires 1.6 gallons of water per flush or less, as compared to the 3.5-5 gallons of water required to flush most older standard toilets.

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