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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.
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.
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.
Deutsch: Wildtierbiologie / Español: Biología de la vida silvestre / Português: Biologia da vida selvagem / Français: Biologie de la faune / Italiano: Biologia della fauna selvatica
Wildlife Biology in the environmental context refers to the scientific study of wild animals and their ecosystems. It encompasses understanding the habits, habitats, evolutionary changes, and interactions between wildlife species and their environment. This field aims to gather knowledge that aids in the conservation and management of wildlife populations, ensuring their survival and the preservation of biodiversity. Wildlife biologists study various aspects of animal life, including Behavior, genetic diversity, reproductive mechanisms, and diet, alongside the impacts of human activities on wildlife and natural habitats.
Deutsch: Wildtiermanagement / Español: Gestión de fauna silvestre / Português: Gestão de vida selvagem / Français: Gestion de la faune sauvage / Italiano: Gestione della fauna selvatica
Wildlife Management is a multidisciplinary field dedicated to the conservation, regulation, and sustainable use of wild animal populations and their habitats. It integrates ecological principles, policy frameworks, and applied techniques to balance human needs with biodiversity preservation. The discipline addresses challenges such as habitat fragmentation, climate change, and human-wildlife conflicts while ensuring the long-term viability of ecosystems.
Deutsch: Wildtiertourismus / Español: Turismo de Vida Silvestre / Português: Turismo de Vida Selvagem / Français: Tourisme Faunique / Italiano: Turismo Faunistico
The intersection of travel and nature conservation has given rise to Wildlife Tourism, a sector that attracts millions annually while posing complex ecological and ethical questions. This form of tourism centers on observing and interacting with non-domesticated animals in their natural habitats or controlled environments. As global awareness of biodiversity grows, so does the demand for experiences that balance human curiosity with environmental responsibility.
Deutsch: Wind / Español: Viento / Português: Vento / Français: Vent / Italiano: Vento /
In the environmental context, 'wind' refers to the natural movement of air in the Earth's atmosphere. It plays a significant role in shaping the environment and has various applications in the field of renewable energy.
Deutsch: Winddynamik / Español: Dinámica del viento / Português: Dinâmica do vento / Français: Dynamique du vent / Italiano: Dinamica del vento
Wind dynamics in the environmental context refers to the study of how wind patterns and processes interact with the Earth's surface, including the impact of these interactions on weather systems, climate, and landscapes. This field encompasses the physical principles that govern wind Behavior and the implications for atmospheric movements and ecological processes.
Deutsch: Windenergie / Español: Energía eólica / Português: Energia eólica / Français: Énergie éolienne / Italiano: Energia eolica
Wind energy in the environmental context refers to the use of wind power to generate electricity, a renewable and clean source of energy that significantly contributes to reducing carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. This form of energy harnesses the kinetic energy of wind through turbines, converting it into electrical power without producing greenhouse gases during operation.
Deutsch: Windenergie / Español: energía eólica / Português: energia eólica / Français: énergie éolienne / Italiano: energia eolica
Wind power in the environmental context refers to the use of wind energy to generate electricity. It is one of the most sustainable and cleanest energy sources available, harnessing the natural wind in our atmosphere to power turbines, which in turn produce electrical energy.