Glossary I
Deutsch: Industrielle Entwicklung / Español: Desarrollo industrial / Português: Desenvolvimento industrial / Français: Développement industriel / Italiano: Sviluppo industriale
Industrial development refers to the process of expanding and advancing industrial activities, which include manufacturing, production, and the exploitation of resources. In the context of the environment, it focuses on the Interaction between industrial growth and ecological sustainability. As industries grow, they can have significant impacts on the environment, including resource depletion, pollution, and habitat destruction. Balancing industrial growth with environmental Protection is key to sustainable development.
Deutsch: Industrieanlagen / Español: Equipamiento industrial / Português: Equipamento industrial / Français: Équipement industriel / Italiano: Attrezzatura industriale
Industrial equipment in the environmental context refers to the machinery, tools, and devices used in various industries that have a significant impact on the environment. This equipment can range from large-scale machinery used in manufacturing and construction to smaller tools and devices utilized in processes such as chemical production, waste management, and resource extraction. The environmental implications of industrial equipment are vast, encompassing resource consumption, energy use, emissions, and waste production, all of which can contribute to pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss.
Deutsch: Industriehygiene / Español: Higiene Industrial / Português: Higiene Industrial / Français: Hygiène Industrielle / Italiano: Igiene Industriale
The field of Industrial Hygiene focuses on the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of environmental stressors in workplaces to protect the health and well-being of workers and surrounding communities. It integrates scientific principles from chemistry, physics, engineering, and medicine to mitigate risks associated with chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards. This discipline is essential for ensuring compliance with occupational safety regulations and promoting sustainable industrial practices.
The industrialized countries are nations whose economies are based on industrial production and the conversion of raw materials into products and services, mainly with the use of machinery and artificial energy (fossil fuels and nuclear fission); generally located in the northern and western hemispheres (e.g., U.S., Japan, the countries of Europe).
Deutsch: Ungleiche Auswirkungen / Español: Impacto Desigual / Português: Impacto Desigual / Français: Impact Inéquitable / Italiano: Impatto Inequivoco
The concept of Inequitable Impact describes the disproportionate effects of environmental hazards, policies, or resource distribution on marginalized or vulnerable communities. This phenomenon underscores systemic disparities in exposure to pollution, climate change, and ecological degradation, often exacerbating social and economic inequalities. Recognizing these disparities is critical for developing equitable environmental governance and sustainable development strategies.