Glossary P
Deutsch: politische Entscheidungsträger / Español: formulador de políticas / Português: formulador de políticas / Français: décideur politique / Italiano: decisore politico
Policymaker in the environmental context refers to an individual or group responsible for developing and implementing policies aimed at managing and protecting the environment. These policies can address a wide range of issues, including climate change, air and water pollution, wildlife conservation, and sustainable development.
Deutsch: Pollen / Español: Polen / Português: Pólen / Français: Pollen / Italiano: Polline
Pollen in the environmental context refers to the fine, powdery Substance produced by the male part of flowering plants and trees. It contains microscopic grains that carry the male gametes necessary for plant Reproduction. Pollen plays an essential role in ecosystems as it facilitates the pollination Process, which is crucial for the Production of seeds and the continuation of plant Species.
Deutsch: Bestäuber / Español: Polinizador / Português: Polinizador / Français: Pollinisateur / Italiano: Impollinatore
Pollinator is an organism that helps transfer pollen from the male structures (anthers) of flowers to the female structures (stigma) to enable fertilization and the production of seeds and fruits.
"Pollutant acclimatization" in the environmental context refers to the process by which organisms adapt or become more tolerant to pollutants in their environment. This adaptation can occur in plants, animals, microorganisms, and even human populations, allowing them to survive and reproduce in conditions that might otherwise be harmful or lethal due to the presence of toxic substances. Pollutant acclimatization can involve physiological, behavioral, or genetic changes that reduce the detrimental effects of pollutants, such as heavy metals, pesticides, air and water contaminants, and industrial chemicals.
Deutsch: Umweltverschmutzung / Español: Contaminación / Português: Poluição / Français: Pollution / Italiano: Inquinamento /
A Pollution is the Clean Water Act (_502.19) defines Pollution as "the [hu]man-made or [hu]man-induced