Glossary S

The Environmental Glossary. Letter S +++ Popular Articles: 'Soil', 'Social Accountability 8000', 'Substance'

Deutsch: Schnee / Español: Nieve / Português: Neve / Français: Neige / Italiano: Neve
Snow is precipitation in the form of flakes of crystalline water ice that falls from clouds. Since snow is composed of small ice particles, it is a granular material.

SOC in the environmental context stands for "Soil Organic Carbon." It refers to the organic carbon present in soil, including decomposed plant and animal materials. Soil organic carbon is a crucial component of the soil ecosystem and plays a significant role in soil health, fertility, and carbon cycling.

Deutsch: Soziale Rechenschaftspflicht 8000 / Español: Responsabilidad Social 8000 / Português: Responsabilidade Social 8000 / Français: Responsabilité Sociale 8000 / Italiano: Responsabilità Sociale 8000 /

A Social Accountability 8000 (SA8000) is an international standard for social accountability developed by Social Accountability International (SAI) through multi-stakeholder consultations.

A Social Impact Assessment (SIA) is a study whose aim is to foresee and measure the effects of a public or private policy, program or project on surrounding populations (social organization, lifestyle, community relations, economic organization, health, culture, beliefs, etc.).

In the context of the environment, "society" refers to the human population and the social systems, structures, and interactions that shape the relationship between humans and the natural environment. It encompasses how individuals, communities, and institutions interact with and impact the environment, and how environmental issues and concerns are addressed within the broader social framework.

Deutsch: Soda / Español: Sosa / Português: Soda / Français: Soude / Italiano: Soda

In the environmental context, "soda" typically refers to sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), a chemical compound that is commonly found in natural deposits and used extensively in various industrial processes. It is also known as washing soda or soda ash and plays significant roles in environmental chemistry, pollution control, and ecological management.

Deutsch: Natrium / Español: Sodio / Português: Sódio / Français: Sodium / Italiano: Sodio

In the environmental context, "sodium" refers to a chemical element with the symbol Na. It is a highly reactive alkali metal found abundantly in nature, often in combination with chloride (as table salt or sodium chloride) and other compounds. Sodium plays significant roles in various environmental, biological, and ecological processes.

Deutsch: Boden/ Español: Suelo / Português: Solo / Français: Sol / Italiano: Suolo

Soil is the natural body consisting of minerals, mixed with some organic materials. It is covering the rock particles that covers the surface of the earth.

A Soil carbon is a major component of the terrestrial Biosphere pool in the carbon cycle.

Deutsch: Bodensanierung / Español: Remediación del suelo / Português: Remediação do solo / Français: Assainissement des sols / Italiano: Bonifica del suolo

Soil remediation in the environmental context refers to the process of cleaning up and restoring soil that has been contaminated by hazardous substances, pollutants, or toxins, aiming to return the soil to a safe and healthy state. This contamination can result from industrial activities, agricultural chemicals, waste disposal, and accidental spills, leading to adverse effects on human health, water quality, and the overall ecosystem. Remediation strategies are designed based on the type, extent, and severity of soil contamination and can involve physical, chemical, and biological methods to reduce, remove, or neutralize pollutants.

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