Glossary C
Deutsch: Kreuz / Español: Cruz / Português: Cruz / Français: Croix / Italiano: Croce
In the context of the environment, the term "cross" does not have a direct, specific meaning akin to its traditional or common uses. However, it can be interpreted in several related ways, depending on the context:
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Cross-Sectoral Collaboration: Refers to cooperative efforts that span across different sectors of society, including public, private, and non-Governmental organizations, to address environmental challenges. This collaboration is crucial for developing comprehensive and effective strategies for sustainability and conservation.
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Cross-Boundary Management: Involves managing natural resources and environmental issues that transcend geopolitical boundaries, such as air and water pollution, climate change, and biodiversity conservation. This approach acknowledges that environmental issues do not adhere to man-made borders and requires international cooperation for effective management.
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Cross-Pollination of Ideas: While not exclusive to environmental contexts, this concept involves the sharing and combining of ideas from diverse fields to innovate and solve complex environmental problems. It highlights the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in creating sustainable solutions.
Deutsch: Rohöl / Español: Petróleo Crudo / Português: Petróleo Bruto / Français: Pétrole Brut / Italiano: Petrolio Grezzo /
A Crude oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons that exist in liquid phase in underground reservoirs and remain liquid at atmospheric pressure after passing through surface separating facilities.Deutsch: Erdkruste / Español: Corteza / Português: Crosta / Français: Croûte / Italiano: Crosta
Crust in the environment context refers to the outermost solid shell of a planet, dwarf planet, or natural satellite. In the case of Earth, the crust is the top layer of the lithosphere, a cooler and more rigid part of the Earth that includes the crust and the upper part of the mantle. The Earth's crust plays a critical role in environmental science as it is the surface on which all terrestrial ecosystems exist, and it interacts with the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere through various geological, physical, and chemical processes.
Cry toxins refer to a group of proteins produced by the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), widely recognized for their insecticidal properties. These proteins are toxic to certain insect pests but are considered safe for humans, other mammals, and the environment, making them an important tool in integrated pest management and organic farming.