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The Environmental Glossary. Letter W +++ Popular Articles: 'Water', 'Well', 'Weather'

Well

German: Brunnen
A well is a Hole sunk into the ground to Reach a supply of water

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Well-being

Deutsch: Wohlbefinden / Español: Bienestar / Português: Bem-estar / Français: Bien-être / Italiano: Benessere

Well-being in the context of the Environment refers to the state of overall health, comfort, and happiness that individuals or communities experience as influenced by their surrounding natural environment. It encompasses both physical and mental aspects, highlighting how access to clean air, Water, green spaces, and a balanced ecosystem contribute to the quality of life.

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Wellhead Protection Area

A Wellhead Protection Area is the area surrounding a drinking water Well or Well field which is protected to prevent Contamination of the well.

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Wet deposition

Deutsch: Nassdeposition / Español: deposición húmeda / Português: deposição úmida / Français: dépôt humide / Italiano: deposizione umida

Wet deposition in the environmental context refers to the process by which atmospheric pollutants are removed from the air and deposited to the Earth's surface in the form of precipitation, such as rain, snow, sleet, or fog. This process is a key component of the Atmospheric deposition of pollutants, which includes both wet and Dry deposition.

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Wetland restoration

Deutsch: Wiederherstellung von Feuchtgebieten / Español: Restauración de humedales / Português: Restauração de áreas úmidas / Français: Restauration des zones humides / Italiano: Ripristino delle zone umide

Wetland restoration in the environmental context refers to the process of returning degraded or destroyed wetlands to their natural, functional state. This involves a range of activities aimed at re-establishing the wetland's ecological integrity, including its water quality, hydrology, vegetation, and habitat for wildlife.

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Wheat

Deutsch: Weizen / Español: Trigo / Português: Trigo / Français: Blé / Italiano: Grano

Wheat is one of the most widely grown and consumed crops in the world, playing a key role in global food security. In the environmental context, wheat farming has significant implications for land use, water consumption, soil health, and greenhouse gas emissions. Wheat production is highly dependent on agricultural practices, and its environmental impact varies depending on farming methods, the use of fertilizers and pesticides, and the region's climatic conditions.

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Whitetopping

Whitetopping is a cool paving technique in which an existing pavement is covered by a Layer of light-colored concrete. Usually, whitetopping involves adding a four to eight inch thick

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Wholesale

Deutsch: Großhandel / Español: Venta al por mayor / Português: Venda por atacado / Français: Vente en gros / Italiano: Vendita all'ingrosso

Wholesale in the environmental context refers to the large-scale buying and selling of goods, typically involving the distribution of products from manufacturers or producers to retailers or other businesses, rather than directly to consumers. In terms of environmental impact, wholesale operations influence sustainability in supply chains, resource consumption, waste Production, and overall carbon footprints. Wholesale practices can either support or hinder environmental goals depending on factors such as sustainable sourcing, packaging, transportation, and Energy use in storage and distribution.

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Wildfire

Deutsch: Waldbrand / Español: Incendio forestal / Português: Incêndio florestal / Français: Feu de forêt / Italiano: Incendio boschivo

In the environmental context, a "wildfire" refers to an uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly, typically in wildland areas, consuming natural fuels like forest vegetation, grasslands, and brush. Wildfires can have significant ecological and economic impacts, affecting biodiversity, soil quality, water cycles, and air quality. They are influenced by weather conditions, climate change, human activities, and various natural factors.

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Wildlife

Deutsch: Tierwelt / Español: Vida Silvestre / Português: Vida Selvagem / Français: Faune Sauvage / Italiano: Fauna Selvatica /

Español: Vida silvestre / Português: Vida selvagem / Français: Vie sauvage
Wildlife traditionally refers to non-domesticated animal species, but has come to include all plants, fungi and other organisms which grow or live wild in an area without being introduced by humans.

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