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Chemosynthesis are the process in which certain organisms (mostly specialized bacteria) extract inorganic compounds from their environment and convert them into organic nutrient compounds without the presence of sunlight.

A Chemtrec is the industry-sponsored Chemical Transportation Emergency Center; provides information and/or Emergency assistance to Emergency responders.

Deutsch: Tschernobyl-Katastrophe / Español: Desastre de Chernóbil / Português: Desastre de Chernobyl / Français: Catastrophe de Tchernobyl / Italiano: Disastro di Chernobyl

Chernobyl Disaster refers to the catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred on April 26, 1986, at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant near the city of Pripyat, in the former Soviet Union (now Ukraine). It is considered one of the worst nuclear disasters in history due to its extensive release of radioactive materials, which had severe environmental, health, and socio-economic impacts. In the environmental context, the Chernobyl disaster serves as a significant case study in understanding the long-term consequences of nuclear accidents on ecosystems, human health, and environmental management.

Deutsch: Truhe / Español: Cofre / Português: Baú / Français: Coffre / Italiano: Baule

Chest in the environmental context typically refers to a storage container, often made of wood, metal, or durable plastic, used for storing items securely. These chests are employed for various purposes, including the storage of tools, equipment, hazardous materials, and supplies needed for environmental fieldwork and conservation efforts.

- Child Resistant Packaging (CRP) : A Child Resistant Packaging (CRP) is Packaging that protects children or adults from injury or illness resulting from accidental contact with or ingestion of residential pesticides that meet or exceed specific toxicity levels.

Deutsch: Kühler / Español: Enfriador / Português: Refrigerador / Français: Refroidisseur / Italiano: Refrigorifero /

A Chiller is a device that generates a cold liquid that is circulated through an air-handling unit's Cooling coil to cool the air supplied to the building.

A Chilling Effect is the lowering of the Earth's temperature because of increased Particles in the air blocking the sun's rays. (See: greenhouse effect.)

In the environmental context, a chimney refers to a structure that provides ventilation for smoke or gases from a fireplace, stove, furnace, or boiler to the outside atmosphere. While chimneys are essential for safely removing combustion products, they also have environmental implications, particularly concerning air quality and energy efficiency.

Deutsch: China / Español: China / Português: China / Français: Chine / Italiano: Cina

China is a significant player in the environment context due to its vast size, rapid economic growth, and considerable environmental challenges and initiatives. As the world's most populous country and second-largest economy, China has a profound impact on global environmental issues, including climate change, pollution, and biodiversity. It is both a major contributor to environmental degradation and a key actor in global efforts to address environmental challenges through ambitious policies, investments in renewable energy, and international cooperation.

Deutsch: Chip-Neuprogrammierung / Español: reprogramación de chips / Português: reprogramação de chips / Français: reflashage de puces / Italiano: riflashaggio del chip

Chip reflashing in the environmental context typically refers to the process of updating or modifying the firmware of electronic chips within devices to alter their performance characteristics or capabilities. Although more commonly associated with automotive and computer industries, the environmental implications of chip reflashing are significant, particularly when it comes to reducing waste and extending the life of electronic devices.