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The Database for the Environment
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.
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.
Capita
In the environment context, capita is a term used to express measurements, statistics, or values on a per capita basis. It refers to the per-person or per-individual calculation of various environmental metrics, impacts, or resources. Analyzing data on a per capita basis is valuable for understanding the individual-level contribution to environmental issues, resource consumption, and sustainability.
Corroding
Deutsch: Korrosion / Español: Corrosión / Português: Corrosão / Français: Corrosion / Italiano: Corrosione
Corroding in the environmental context refers to the natural process by which materials, particularly metals, deteriorate due to chemical reactions with their Environment. This process is often driven by Exposure to moisture, Oxygen, and pollutants, resulting in structural weakening, material degradation, and Environmental contamination.
Inclusive Design
Deutsch: Inklusives Design / Español: Diseño inclusivo / Português: Design inclusivo / Français: Design inclusif / Italiano: Design inclusivo
Inclusive Design is an approach to creating products, services, and environments that are accessible and usable by as many people as possible, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. This concept emphasizes the importance of considering the diverse needs of users from the outset of the design process. Inclusive Design aims to eliminate barriers and promote equal access, thereby fostering a more equitable and sustainable environment.
Lizard
Deutsch: Echse / Español: lagarto / Português: lagarto / Français: lézard / Italiano: lucertola
A lizard is a widespread group of squamate reptiles, with over 6,000 species around the world. They are characterized by their elongated bodies, tails, and typically, four legs. Lizards play a significant role in ecosystems, impacting various environmental aspects.
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