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Deutsch: Lärm / Español: Ruido / Português: Ruído / Français: Bruit / Italiano: Rumore
Noise in the environment context refers to unwanted or harmful sounds that can have adverse effects on human health, wildlife, and the quality of life. Environmental noise is a prevalent issue in many parts of the world, particularly in urban areas, where it originates from various sources such as traffic, industrial activities, construction sites, and public events. The impact of noise pollution extends beyond mere annoyance, potentially leading to more serious health and environmental consequences.
Deutsch: Lärmschutz / Español: Control de ruido / Português: Controle de ruído / Français: Contrôle du bruit / Italiano: Controllo del rumore
Noise control in the environmental context refers to the strategies and measures implemented to reduce noise pollution, a type of environmental pollution characterized by unwanted or harmful outdoor sound created by human activities, such as traffic, industrial processes, construction, and public events. Effective noise control is crucial for protecting human health, wildlife, and overall environmental quality. Excessive noise can lead to a range of adverse health effects in humans, including hearing loss, stress, high blood pressure, and sleep disturbances. It can also disrupt wildlife Behavior, habitats, and communication.
Deutsch: Lärmbelastung / Español: Contaminación acústica / Português: Poluição sonora / Français: Pollution sonore / Italiano: Inquinamento acustico /
A noise pollution is Environmental Pollution made up of harmful or annoying noise.
Deutsch: Lärmschutzverordnung / Español: Regulación del ruido / Português: Regulamentação do ruído / Français: Réglementation du bruit / Italiano: Regolamentazione del rumore
Noise regulation refers to laws, policies, and guidelines aimed at controlling noise pollution to protect human health and the environment. These regulations establish permissible noise levels for different areas, time periods, and sources, such as industrial activities, transportation, and urban development.
Deutsch: Nomenklatur / Español: Nomenclatura / Português: Nomenclatura / Français: Nomenclature / Italiano: Nomenclatura
Nomenclature in the environmental context refers to the systematic naming of organisms, natural features, and environmental processes based on established rules and conventions. This structured system of naming is essential for clear communication, classification, and study of biodiversity, ecosystems, and environmental phenomena.
Deutsch: Nichtregierungsorganisationen / Español: Organizaciones no gubernamentales / Português: Organizações não governamentais / Français: Organisations non gouvernementales / Italiano: Organizzazioni non governative
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) in the environmental context refers to an independent entity that operatea without direct governmental oversight or affiliation and is primarily focused on environmental conservation, advocacy, and awareness. These organisations play a crucial role in driving environmental policies, research, and education at both local and global levels.