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Public administration

Deutsch: Öffentliche Verwaltung / Español: Administración pública / Português: Administração pública / Français: Administration publique / Italiano: Amministrazione pubblica

Public administration in the environmental context refers to Governmental actions and policies aimed at managing, protecting, and enhancing the environment. This involves the implementation of laws, regulations, and programs that govern land use, pollution, natural resource management, and conservation efforts to ensure sustainable development and environmental stewardship.

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Public estate

A public estate is public land

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Public governance

Deutsch: Öffentliche Verwaltung / Español: Gobernanza pública / Português: Governança pública / Français: Gouvernance publique / Italiano: Governance pubblica

Public governance in the environmental context refers to the frameworks, processes, and institutions through which public authorities, as well as other stakeholders including the private sector and civil society, interact to manage and protect the environment. This concept encompasses the decision-making processes that affect the environment and the implementation of those decisions, aiming to achieve sustainable and equitable environmental outcomes.

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Public health

A public health is the health or physical well -being of a whole community.

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Public health protection

Deutsch: Öffentlicher Gesundheitsschutz / Español: Protección de la salud pública / Português: Proteção da saúde pública / Français: Protection de la santé publique / Italiano: Protezione della salute pubblica

Public health protection is a critical aspect of environmental management, focusing on safeguarding communities from health hazards. It involves policies, regulations, and interventions to minimize risks posed by environmental factors. This field is essential for preventing diseases and promoting well-being on a large scale.

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Public land

Deutsch: Öffentliches Land / Español: Tierra pública / Português: Terra pública / Français: Terre publique / Italiano: Terreno pubblico

Public land refers to land owned by the government (federal, state, or local) that is available for use and enjoyment by the public. It includes national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and other areas preserved for conservation and recreation. The management and Protection of these lands are crucial for maintaining biodiversity, Natural resources, and providing recreational opportunities.

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Public Notification

A Public Notification is an Advisory that US EPA or the state requires a water system to distribute to affected consumers when the system has violated Maximum Contaminant Levels or other regulations.

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Public Perception

Deutsch: Öffentliche Wahrnehmung / Español: Percepción pública / Português: Percepção pública / Français: Perception publique / Italiano: Percezione pubblica

The term Public Perception refers to the collective attitudes, beliefs, and opinions that society holds toward a particular issue, entity, or phenomenon. It plays a crucial role in shaping social behaviors, policy decisions, and organizational strategies, as it reflects how information is interpreted and internalized by the general populace.

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Public supply

A public supply is water withdrawn by public governments and agencies, such as a county water department, and by private companies that is then delivered to users.

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Public transportation

A public transportation is various forms of shared-ride services, including buses, vans, trolleys, and subways, which are intended for conveying the public.

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