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Deutsch: Bos indicus / Español: Bos indicus / Português: Bos indicus / Français: Bos indicus / Italiano: Bos indicus

Bos indicus, commonly known as the zebu, is a species of domestic cattle originating from South Asia. In the context of the environment, Bos indicus plays a significant role in agriculture, ecosystem dynamics, and climate interactions. This species is distinguished by its characteristic hump over the shoulders, large dewlaps, and heat tolerance, making it particularly suited to tropical and subtropical regions.

Deutsch: Bos taurus / Español: Bos taurus / Português: Bos taurus / Français: Bos taurus / Italiano: Bos taurus

Bos taurus, commonly known as domestic cattle, is a species of large domesticated ungulates. In the context of the environment, Bos taurus plays a significant role due to its widespread use in agriculture, its impact on land use, and its contributions to greenhouse gas emissions. This species is integral to the global food system, providing meat, milk, leather, and draught power, but it also poses various environmental challenges.

Deutsch: Bosch / Español: Bosch / Português: Bosch / Français: Bosch / Italiano: Bosch

Bosch in the environmental context refers to the German multinational engineering and technology company, Robert Bosch GmbH, and its efforts to integrate sustainability and environmental responsibility into its business practices, products, and innovations. As a major player in industries such as automotive, energy, and industrial technology, Bosch is known for its commitment to environmental stewardship, particularly through the development of energy-efficient products, renewable energy solutions, and initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint.

A Botanical Pesticide is a Pesticide whose Active Ingredient is a plant-produced chemical such as nicotine or strychnine. Also called a plant-derived pesticide.

A botanist in the environmental context is a scientist who specializes in the study of plants. Botanists play a crucial role in understanding plant biology, ecology, conservation, and the relationships between plants and other organisms in the environment. Their work is fundamental to addressing challenges such as biodiversity loss, climate change, and sustainable resource management. By studying plants, botanists contribute to the development of agricultural practices, conservation strategies, and policies that protect natural habitats and promote biodiversity.

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A Bottle Bill is Proposed or enacted legislation which requires a returnable deposit on beer or soda containers and provides for retail store or other redemption. Such legislation is

A bottled water is purchased water sold in bottles.

A Bottom Ash is the non-airborne Combustion residue from burning pulverized coal in a boiler; the material which falls to the bottom of the Boiler and is removed mechanically; a concentration of non-combustible materials, which may include toxics.

Bottom Land Hardwoods are Forested freshwater wetlands adjacent to rivers in the southeastern United States, especially valuable for wildlife breeding, nesting and habitat.

A Bounding Estimate is an estimate of exposure, dose, or risk that is higher than that incurred by the person in the population with the currently highest exposure, dose, or risk.