Glossary P
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-inducedDeutsch: Schadstoffkontrolle / Español: Control de la contaminación / Português: Controle da poluição / Français: Contrôle de la pollution / Italiano: Controllo dell'inquinamento
Pollution control in the environmental context refers to the strategies, technologies, and actions implemented to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the release of pollutants into the environment. These pollutants can come from various sources, including industrial processes, agriculture, waste disposal, and transportation, and can affect air, water, and soil quality, thereby impacting human health, wildlife, and the overall health of ecosystems. Effective pollution control involves a combination of regulatory measures, technological innovations, and public awareness efforts aimed at minimizing the environmental footprint of human activities.