Glossary B
Deutsch: Bhopal-Gaskatastrophe / Español: Tragedia del gas de Bhopal / Português: Tragédia do gás de Bhopal / Français: Catastrophe de Bhopal / Italiano: Tragedia del gas di Bhopal
Bhopal Gas Tragedy refers to one of the world's worst industrial disasters, which occurred in December 1984 in Bhopal, India. A catastrophic gas leak from a pesticide plant operated by Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) released a highly toxic gas, methyl isocyanate (MIC), into the atmosphere, causing immediate deaths, long-term health effects, and severe environmental contamination. In the environmental context, this tragedy highlights the critical importance of industrial safety, environmental regulation, and corporate accountability.
Deutsch: Rechnung / Español: Factura / Português: Conta / Français: Facture / Italiano: Fattura /
A bill is a proposed law, to be debated and voted on.
Deutsch: Milliarde / Español: Mil millones / Português: Bilhão / Français: Milliard / Italiano: Miliardo
Billion in the context of the environment often refers to the vast quantities associated with global environmental metrics, such as population numbers, resource consumption, emissions, and conservation funding. It is typically used to quantify large-scale impacts, solutions, or challenges, making it a critical term for understanding and addressing environmental issues.
Bioaerosol in the environmental context refers to airborne particles that are biological in origin, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, pollen, spores, and fragments of plant and animal material. These microscopic particles can be suspended in the air for extended periods and have significant implications for air quality, human health, and ecosystem dynamics. Bioaerosols play a critical role in the transmission of diseases, allergen dispersal, and the cycling of nutrients in the environment.