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Deutsch: Nationalregierung / Español: Gobierno nacional / Português: Governo nacional / Français: Gouvernement national / Italiano: Governo nazionale
National government refers to the governing authority of a nation-state, which plays a pivotal role in managing and regulating environmental policies and practices. This entity is responsible for creating laws, guidelines, and regulations that aim to protect natural resources and ensure sustainable development.
A National Priorities List (NPL) is EPA"s list of the most serious uncontrolled or abandoned Hazardous Waste sites, identified as candidates for Long-Term Action using money from the
Deutsch: Naturkapital / Español: Capital natural / Português: Capital natural / Français: Capital naturel / Italiano: Capitale naturale
Natural capital refers to the world's stock of natural resources, including geology, soil, air, water, and all living organisms. In the environmental context, it encompasses the ecosystem services these resources provide, which are essential for human survival and economic activity.
German: Erdgas
Natural gas are underground deposits of gases consisting of 50 to 90 percent methane (CH4) and small amounts of heavier gaseous hydrocarbon compounds such as propane (C3H8) and butane (C4H10).