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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.
Angledozer
Deutsch: Schräudozer / Español: Bulldozer con hoja angular / Português: Angledozer / Français: Bulldozer à lame orientable / Italiano: Angledozer
An angledozer in the environmental context refers to a type of bulldozer equipped with an angled blade that can be adjusted to push material to one side. It is commonly used in land management, construction, and environmental restoration projects for tasks such as shaping landscapes, redirecting water flow, and managing debris or soil.
Auction
Deutsch: Auktion / Español: Subasta / Português: Leilão / Français: Vente aux enchères / Italiano: Asta
Auction in the environmental context refers to a competitive process where environmental resources, rights, or services are allocated to the highest bidder, often with the goal of managing these resources sustainably or addressing environmental challenges. Auctions are widely used in carbon markets, Renewable energy projects, and conservation efforts to ensure efficient and transparent resource Distribution.
Fossil fuel
Deutsch: *Erdöl* / Español: *Combustible fósil* / Português: *Combustível fóssil* / Français: *Énergie fossile* / Italiano: *Carburante fossile* /
A fossil fuel is a fuel, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, produced by the Decomposition of ancient (fossilized) plants and animals; compare to alternative energy.Sheltering
Deutsch: Schutz / Español: Refugio / Português: Abrigamento / Français: Abri / Italiano: Riparo
Sheltering in the environmental context refers to the natural or artificial protection provided to organisms, ecosystems, or human communities from adverse environmental conditions such as extreme Weather, predators, and other threats. It involves creating or utilizing physical structures, Vegetation, or landscapes that offer refuge and security from environmental hazards. Sheltering is essential for maintaining biodiversity, supporting wildlife, protecting human settlements, and mitigating the impacts of Climate Change.
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