Glossary P
Deutsch: Pfad / Español: Senda / Português: Caminho / Français: Sentier / Italiano: Sentiero
Path in the context of the environment refers to a route or track formed naturally or through human activity, often used for movement or access within natural landscapes or urban areas. Paths can have ecological, recreational, or infrastructural importance, shaping interactions between humans and the environment.
Deutsch: Pathogene Übertragung / Español: Transmisión de patógenos / Português: Transmissão de patógenos / Français: Transmission des pathogènes / Italiano: Trasmissione di patogeni
Pathogen transmission refers to the process by which disease-causing microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, spread from one host to another or through environmental reservoirs. In environmental contexts, this phenomenon plays a critical role in public health, ecosystem dynamics, and the emergence of infectious diseases. Understanding the mechanisms and pathways of transmission is essential for developing effective prevention and control strategies, particularly in an era of climate change and global connectivity.
Deutsch: Umwelt: Wege / Español: Medio Ambiente: Caminos / Português: Meio Ambiente: Caminhos / Français: Environnement: Voies / Italiano: Ambiente: Percorsi /
Pathway is a way in which people are exposed to radiation or other contaminants.
Deutsch: Muster / Español: Patrón / Português: Padrão / Français: Modèle / Italiano: Modello /
A pattern is in EMAP, the location, distribution, and composition of structural landscape components within a particular geographic area or in a spatial context.
Deutsch: PCB / Español: PCB / Português: PCB / Français: PCB / Italiano: PCB
PCB may refer to Printed circuit board, a board used in electronics or Polychlorinated biphenyls, organic compounds.
In the environmental context, PCB stands for polychlorinated biphenyls. PCBs are a group of synthetic organic chemicals that were widely used in various industrial applications due to their desirable properties, such as electrical insulation, thermal stability, and chemical resistance.
Deutsch: Frieden / Español: Paz / Português: Paz / Français: Paix / Italiano: Pace
Peace in the environment context refers to the harmonious coexistence between human societies and the natural environment, where sustainable practices are adopted to ensure the well-being of both people and the planet. It also encompasses the absence of environmental conflicts, such as disputes over Natural resources, and the creation of a stable, equitable environment where ecosystems can thrive without being degraded by human activities. Environmental peace aims to foster a Balance that supports ecological health, social justice, and economic stability.
A Peak expiratory flow (PEF) is the highest forced expiratory flow measured with a peak flow meter.