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The Environmental Glossary. Letter M +++ Popular Articles: 'Metamorphosis', 'Maximum mid-expiratory flow rate', 'Maintenance and Durability'

Mitigation

Deutsch: Minderung / Español: Mitigación / Português: Mitigação / Français: Atténuation / Italiano: Mitigazione

Mitigation in the environmental context refers to the actions and strategies implemented to reduce or alleviate the adverse impacts of human activities on the environment. This includes efforts to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, minimize pollution, protect Natural resources, and enhance ecosystem resilience.

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Mitochondria

Deutsch: Mitochondrien / Español: Mitocondrias / Português: Mitocôndrias / Français: Mitochondries / Italiano: Mitocondri

Mitochondria in the environmental context refer to the organelles found in most eukaryotic Cells that are responsible for energy production. While primarily discussed in Biology and health sciences as the "powerhouses of the cell," mitochondria play an essential role in understanding environmental impacts on living organisms, particularly in how pollution and other stressors affect cellular and Ecological health.

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Mixed Transuranic Waste

Mixed Transuranic Waste (MTRU).

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Mixed Waste

A Mixed Waste is Radioactive waste that is also a Hazardous Waste under RCRA. Such wastes are jointly regulated by RCRA and

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Mixing Layer:

A Mixing Layer: is the atmosphere's mixing Layer is the near-surface area where air is Well mixed from turbulence caused by the Interaction of the Earth's surface and atmosphere. The

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MMFR or MMEF

A MMFR or MMEF is Maximum mid-expiratory flow rate.

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MMTCDE

MMTCDE (million Metric tons of a gas) * (GWP of the gas) is --->greenhouse gas, global warming potential, carbon equivalent.

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Mobile Phase

Deutsch: Mobile Phase / Español: Fase móvil / Português: Fase móvel / Français: Phase mobile / Italiano: Fase mobile

Mobile phase in the environmental context typically refers to a component of chromatographic techniques used in environmental analysis. It is a liquid or gas that carries the sample through a stationary phase during the chromatography process, allowing for the separation of different substances within an environmental sample.

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Mobile source

A mobile source is any motorized vehicle is a mobile source of air pollution.

Automobiles, trains, ships, lawnmowers and personal watercraft are all examples of mobile sources.

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Mobility

Deutsch: Mobilität / Español: Movilidad / Português: Mobilidade / Français: Mobilité / Italiano: Mobilità

Mobility in the Environment context refers to the movement of people, goods, and services within and between locations, and its environmental impact. It encompasses transportation systems and infrastructures, including public transport, private vehicles, cycling, walking, and freight transport. The environmental context of mobility focuses on reducing negative impacts such as greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, noise, and land use changes, while promoting sustainable, efficient, and accessible transportation solutions.

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