Glossary U
Deutsch: Urbanisierung / Español: Urbanización / Português: Urbanização / Français: Urbanisation / Italiano: Urbanizzazione
Urbanization is the process by which an increasing proportion of a population lives in urban areas, such as cities and towns, instead of rural areas. It involves the migration of people from rural to urban settings and the transformation of landscapes to accommodate this shift. In the environmental context, urbanization has significant impacts on ecosystems, Natural resources, and environmental quality due to increased demand for infrastructure, housing, and services.
Deutsch: US Umweltbehörde/ Español: Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos / Português: Agência de Proteção Ambiental dos Estados Unidos / Français: Environmental Protection Agency / Italiano: Agenzia per la protezione dell'ambiente
USEPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) is a federal agency of the United States government responsible for safeguarding and protecting human health and the environment. Established in 1970, the USEPA plays a crucial role in formulating and enforcing environmental regulations, conducting research, and providing guidance to address various environmental challenges and issues. Its mission is to ensure that the nation's air, water, and land resources are clean and sustainable for present and future generations.
Deutsch: Versorgungsinteraktiv / Español: Interactivo de servicios públicos / Português: Interativo de utilidade / Français: Utilitaire interactif / Italiano: Utility-interattivo /
An Utility-interactive is a power system which interacts with the utility grid (mains), taking power from the grid to satisfy its loads as necessary, and returning power to the grid when not required by the loads.