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The Giardia lamblia is a microorganism frequently found in rivers and lakes, which, if not treated properly, may cause diarrhea, fatigue, and cramps after ingestion.
Deutsch: Drüse / Español: Glándula / Português: Glândula / Français: Glande / Italiano: Ghiandola
Gland refers to a structure in animals or plants that produces and releases substances such as hormones, enzymes, or other fluids. In the environmental context, glands can have significant ecological and biological implications.
Deutsch: Gewächshaus / Español: Invernadero / Português: Estufa / Français: Serre / Italiano: Serra
Glasshouse in the context of the environment refers to a structure made primarily of glass or transparent materials, designed for cultivating plants by providing a controlled climate. Glasshouses harness natural light and maintain stable temperatures, making them ideal for growing a variety of crops, flowers, and research plants throughout the year.
A Global Climate Change could result in sea level rises, changes to patterns of precipitation, increased variability in the weather, and a variety of other consequences.
Deutsch: Globales Abkommen / Español: Pacto Mundial / Português: Pacto Global / Français: Pacte Mondial / Italiano: Patto Globale /
A Global Compact is First proposed in an address to The World Economic Forum in Davos in 1999 by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, the Global Compact seeks to advance responsible corporate citizenship by encouraging businesses to support nine fundamental principles in the area of human rights, labor standards and the environment: