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Welcome to the Database for the Environment! This comprehensive glossary aims to provide you with concise and informative articles on various topics related to the environment. Whether you're a student, researcher, or simply interested in learning more about the natural world, this lexicon is designed to be your go-to guide.
In this lexicon, you will find articles covering a wide range of environmental issues, including climate change, biodiversity, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and waste management, among others. Each article is written in a clear and accessible manner, providing key insights and up-to-date information on the topic at hand.
We believe that understanding the environment and the challenges it faces is crucial in shaping a sustainable future. By exploring the articles in this lexicon, you will gain valuable knowledge about pressing environmental concerns, as well as potential solutions and actions that can be taken to mitigate them.
We hope that this Environmental Lexicon serves as a valuable resource for your environmental journey. Let's embark on this educational adventure together and explore the wonders of our planet, deepen our understanding of environmental issues, and contribute to the preservation of our natural world.
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Please note that the subsequent articles in the lexicon will cover a variety of topics chosen randomly to provide a diverse range of environmental subjects.
Apocalypse
Deutsch: Apokalypse / Español: Apocalipsis / Português: Apocalipse / Français: Apocalypse / Italiano: Apocalisse
The term Apocalypse originates from the ancient Greek word apokalypsis (ἀποκάλυψις), meaning "unveiling" or "revelation." It has evolved to signify a catastrophic, world-ending event or a profound transformation, often framed in religious, cultural, or existential contexts. While commonly associated with doomsday scenarios, its deeper meaning encompasses both destruction and renewal.
Atrazine
Deutsch: Atrazin / Español: Atrazina / Português: Atrazina / Français: Atrazine / Italiano: Atrazina
Atrazine in the environmental context refers to a widely used herbicide primarily applied to control broadleaf and grassy weeds in crops such as Corn, sorghum, and sugarcane. It is one of the most commonly used herbicides worldwide, especially in the United States. While effective in agriculture, atrazine poses significant environmental and health risks due to its persistence in the environment, ability to contaminate Water sources, and its Potential to disrupt ecosystems.
CIGS solar cell
Deutsch: CIGS-Solarzelle / Español: Célula solar CIGS / Português: Célula solar CIGS / Français: Cellule solaire CIGS / Italiano: Cellula solare CIGS
A CIGS solar cell is a type of thin-film photovoltaic (PV) technology that converts sunlight into electricity using a semiconductor layer composed of copper, indium, gallium, and selenium. This technology is recognized for its high efficiency, flexibility, and potential for cost-effective large-scale production compared to traditional silicon-based solar cells.
Called "tabular calving
Deutsch: Tabulares Kalben / Español: Desprendimiento tabular / Português: Desprendimento tabular / Français: Vêlage tabulaire / Italiano: Distacco tabulare
The phenomenon of called tabular calving describes a dramatic and large-scale iceberg break-off event from the edge of ice shelves or glaciers. These events are critical indicators of climate change impacts on polar ice sheets and contribute significantly to rising sea levels. Understanding this process helps scientists assess the stability of ice masses and predict future environmental shifts.
Cemetery
Deutsch: Friedhof / Español: Cementerio / Português: Cemitério / Français: Cimetière / Italiano: Cimitero
Cemetery in the environmental context refers to a designated area for burying Human remains, often influencing Land use, soil composition, and biodiversity. Cemeteries are cultural and spiritual landmarks that also play a role in ecological dynamics, from habitat creation to the adoption of sustainable burial practices.
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