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The Environmental Glossary. Letter N +++ Popular Articles: 'Natural Resource Management', 'Nutrient', 'Nature'

Normal Distribution

The Normal Distribution (statistical) is a frequency of data occurrence where most of the data points are located near the mean; seen statistically as a symmetrical bell-shaped curve.

Northeastern United States

Deutsch: Nordosten der Vereinigten Staaten / Español: Noreste de Estados Unidos / Português: Nordeste dos Estados Unidos / Français: Nord-est des États-Unis / Italiano: Nord-est degli Stati Uniti

The Northeastern United States is a region that includes states like New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, among others. In the environmental context, the Northeast is known for its rich natural diversity, dense population, and historical role in industrialization, which has led to both environmental challenges and significant strides in sustainability. The region faces issues such as air and water pollution, urban sprawl, and climate change impacts, while also leading in renewable energy adoption, conservation efforts, and environmental policy innovations.

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Nose Cone

A Nose Cone is Rounded deflectors attached to the front of a straight truck or box van that extends slightly over the cab of the truck. These devices may also be known as aerodynamic

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NPDES

NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) is a national program in which pollution dischargers such as factories and sewage treatment plants are given permits to discharge. These permits contain limits on the pollutants they are allowed to discharge.

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NPL

-->National Priorities List

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NRC

NRC --->National Research Council

NSW Waterways

The NSW Waterways (NSWW) Authority is a self-funding regulatory authority to ensure the safe and environmentally responsible use of the New South Wales (NSW) waterways by all boat operators.

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Nuclear electric power

A Nuclear electric power is Electricity generated by an electric power plant whose turbines are driven by steam generated in a reactor by Heat from the fissioning of nuclear fuel. See

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Nuclear energy

A nuclear energy is Energy or power produced by nuclear reactions (fusion or fission).

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Nuclear fallout

A nuclear fallout is Emission into the environment of radionuclides produced during a nuclear fission event.

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