Glossary E

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endocrine disruptors are substances that stop the production or block the transmission of hormones in the body.

Deutsch: Energie / Español: Energía / Português: Energia / Français: Énergie / Italiano: Energia /

An Energy is the power to do work. Making new items from recycled ones takes less Energy than making products from brand new materials.

An Energy Balance is a detailed accounting of all energy flowing into and out of a volume or surface.

An energy conservation is using Energy efficiently or prudently; saving energy.

Deutsch: Energieeffizienz / Español: eficiencia energética / Português: eficiência energética / Français: efficacité énergétique / Italiano: efficienza energetica

Energy efficiency are technologies and measures that reduce the amount of electricity and/or Fuel required to do the same work, such as powering homes, offices and industries.

An Energy-efficiency is also the ratio of the energy use by such an article to the useful output of services from an article of industrial equipment; for example, liter per 100 km of the moved vehicle (or in the USA: vehicle miles traveled per gallon of fuel (mpg)).

An Energy intensity is Ratio between the consumption of energy to a given quantity of output; usually refers to the amount of primary or final energy consumed per unit of gross domestic product.

Deutsch: Energieerzeugung / Español: Producción de energía / Português: Produção de energia / Français: Production d'énergie / Italiano: Produzione di energia

Energy production in the environmental context refers to the generation of energy from various sources, including fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable resources like wind, solar, hydro, and biomass. It involves the processes and technologies used to convert natural resources into usable forms of energy such as electricity, heat, and fuel. Energy production has significant environmental implications, influencing air and water quality, land use, and contributing to climate change through greenhouse gas emissions.

An Energy quality is ability of a form of energy to do useful work.

Deutsch: Energiewende / Español: Transición Energética / Português: Transição Energética / Français: Transition Énergétique / Italiano: Transizione Energetica

The energy transition in an industrial context refers to the global shift from a fossil fuel-based system of energy production and consumption to renewable and more sustainable energy sources. This transition aims to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate climate change while addressing the growing global energy demand.

Deutsch: Energieverbrauch / Español: Uso de la energía / Português: Uso de energia / Français: Utilisation de l'énergie / Italiano: Uso dell'energia

Energy use in the environmental context refers to the consumption of energy from various sources—such as fossil fuels, renewable energy, and nuclear power—to support human activities including heating, transportation, industry, and electricity generation. It encompasses the methods, efficiency, and environmental impact of how energy is produced, distributed, and utilised. Understanding and managing energy use is critical for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, mitigating climate change, and promoting sustainable development.