Glossary L

The Environmental Glossary. Letter L +++ Popular Articles: 'Life', 'Lead', 'Lung'

A Less-Than-Truckload Carrier (LTL) collects small shipments from local pick-ups, moves them over the road between terminals

Deutsch: Enttäuschung / Español: Decepción / Português: Decepção / Français: Déception / Italiano: Delusione /

A Letdown is the process in a Cow where physical stimulation causes a release of oxytocin and the contraction of smooth muscles surrounding milk alveoli resulting in fluid pressure within the udder and milk flow.

A leukemia is a form of bone marrow cancer marked by an increase in white blood cells.

A levee is a natural or manmade earthen barrier along the edge of a stream, lake, or river. Land alongside rivers can be protected from flooding by levees.

Deutsch: Planierer / Español: Nivelador / Português: Nivelador / Français: Niveleur / Italiano: Livellatore

A leveller in the environmental context refers to a tool, machine, or natural process used to create an even surface or distribution. Levellers are commonly associated with land preparation, such as flattening agricultural fields, managing land contours, or mitigating soil erosion, to support sustainable practices and minimise environmental degradation.

A Liability is under Superfund, a party responsible for the presence of hazardous waste at a site is also legally responsible for acting and paying to reduce or eliminate the risks posed by the site

Deutsch: Leben / Español: Vida / Português: Vida / Français: Vie / Italiano: Vita /

In the context of the environment, "life" can refer to the diversity of living organisms that make up the natural world and the complex ecological systems that sustain them.

A life cycle assessment is methodology developed to assess a product 's full Environmental costs, from raw material to final

Deutsch: Lebenszyklus / Español: Ciclo de vida / Português: Ciclo de vida / Français: Cycle de vie / Italiano: Ciclo di vita

Lifecycle in the environmental context refers to the complete sequence of stages that a product, service, or material goes through, from its creation to its disposal or recycling. This concept helps assess the environmental impacts at each stage of the lifecycle, including raw material extraction, manufacturing, distribution, usage, and end-of-life management. Lifecycle thinking is crucial for understanding and minimising the environmental footprint of products, services, and processes.

Deutsch: Lebensdauer / Español: Duración de vida / Português: Vida útil / Français: Durée de vie / Italiano: Durata di vita

Lifespan in the environmental context refers to the duration of time that a product, material, or ecosystem component remains functional and effective before it needs to be replaced, disposed of, or naturally decomposes. The concept of lifespan is crucial in assessing the environmental impact of various products and systems, as longer lifespans generally contribute to sustainability by reducing waste, resource consumption, and the need for frequent replacements.