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Paris

Deutsch: Paris / Español: París / Português: Paris / Français: Paris / Italiano: Parigi

Paris is a significant reference point in environmental discussions, often associated with the Paris Agreement, an international treaty on climate change.

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Parlor

Deutsch: Raum / Español: Sala / Português: Salão / Français: Salon / Italiano: Salotto /

A Parlor is the specialized area on the dairy farm where milking is performed.

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Participation

Participation in the environmental context refers to the active involvement of individuals, communities, and organizations in decision-making processes and actions that affect the environment. This encompasses a wide range of activities, from local community efforts to restore and protect natural habitats, to global movements advocating for policy changes to address climate change and environmental degradation. Participation aims to empower stakeholders, ensure diverse voices are heard, and promote more sustainable and equitable environmental management practices.

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Particle

Deutsch: Teilchen / Español: Partícula / Português: Partícula / Français: Particule / Italiano: Particella /

A particle is a fine solid such as dust, smoke, fumes, or smog, found in the air or in emissions.

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Particle size

Deutsch: Partikelgröße / Español: Tamaño de partícula / Português: Tamanho de partícula / Français: Taille des particules / Italiano: Dimensione delle particelle /

A particle size describes the diameter, in millimeters, of suspended sediment or bed material.

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Particulate

Deutsch: Feinstaub / Español: Partículas en suspensión / Português: Material particulado / Français: Particules en suspension / Italiano: Particolato

A particulate is of or relating to minute discrete particles; a particulate substance.

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Particulate Matter

A Particulate Matter is a tiny (microscopic) matter in the atmosphere. It might be solid or liquid.

Particulate pollution

A particulate pollution is Pollution made up of small liquid or solid Particles suspended in the atmosphere or water supply

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Particulates

particulates are Minute separate Particles of material, typically airborne.

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Parts per billion

A parts per billion is the number of "parts" by weight of a substance per billion parts of water. Used to measure extremely small concentrations.

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