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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.
Fracking
Deutsch: Fracking / Español: Fracturación hidráulica / Português: Fraturamento hidráulico / Français: Fracturation hydraulique / Italiano: Fratturazione idraulica
Fracking (hydraulic fracturing) in the environmental context refers to a method used to extract oil and natural gas from deep underground rock formations, primarily shale. This process involves injecting high-pressure fluid, typically water mixed with chemicals and sand, into the rock to create fractures, allowing oil or gas to flow more easily to the Surface. While fracking has increased energy production in many countries, it has also raised significant environmental concerns related to water contamination, Air Pollution, and seismic activity.
Glasshouse
Deutsch: Gewächshaus / Español: Invernadero / Português: Estufa / Français: Serre / Italiano: Serra
Glasshouse in the context of the Environment refers to a structure made primarily of glass or transparent materials, designed for cultivating plants by providing a controlled Climate. Glasshouses harness natural light and maintain stable temperatures, making them ideal for growing a variety of crops, flowers, and research plants throughout the year.
Spirometer
Deutsch: Spirometer / Español: Espirómetro / Português: Espirômetro / Français: Spiromètre / Italiano: Spirometro
Spirometer in the environmental context refers to a medical device used to measure lung function, specifically by gauging the volume of air inhaled and exhaled by the lungs. While primarily a tool in healthcare, spirometers are significant in environmental studies for assessing the impact of air quality and pollution on respiratory health in Human populations.
Strauss
In the context of the environment, the term "Strauss" typically refers to a genus of birds known as "Struthio" in scientific nomenclature, which includes the ostriches. Ostriches (Struthio camelus) are large flightless birds native to Africa and are the largest living species of bird. They have a significant impact on their environment and play a role in the ecosystem as seed dispersers and as part of the food chain.
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