Glossary R

The Environmental Glossary. Letter R +++ Popular Articles: 'Range', 'Regulation', 'Region'

A Remote Sensing is a method of visualizing the radiative properties of the Earth's surface using instrumentation mounted in satellites or aircraft.

Deutsch: Renault / Español: Renault / Português: Renault / Français: Renault / Italiano: Renault

Renault in the environmental context refers to the French multinational automobile manufacturer known for its focus on producing vehicles and its significant role in the development of eco-friendly and sustainable automotive technologies. Renault has been a prominent player in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions and promote green mobility through its investments in electric vehicles (EVs) and other sustainable practices.

Deutsch: Rendering / Español: Renderización / Português: Renderização / Français: Rendement / Italiano: Rendering

Rendering in the environmental context refers to the industrial process of converting waste animal tissue, such as fat and bone, into usable products like tallow, grease, and protein meal. This process plays a critical role in recycling by transforming by-products of the meat processing industry into valuable resources, thereby reducing waste and supporting sustainability efforts.

Deutsch: Nachwachsender Rohstoff / Español: Recurso renovable - Recurso renovable / Português: Recurso natural renovável - Recurso natural renovável / Français: Ressource renouvelable - Ressource renouvelable

A renewable resource is a natural resource which can replenish with the passage of time, either through biological reproduction or other naturally recurring processes. Renewable resources are a part of Earth's natural environment and the largest components of its ecosphere.

Deutsch: Erneuerbare Energie / Español: Energía renovable / Português: Energia renovável / Français: Énergie renouvelable / Italiano: Energia rinnovabile /

The renewable energy consists of Energy resources such as windpower or solar Energy that can keep producing indefinitely without being depleted. Renewable energy is the energy obtained from sources that are essentially inexhaustible, unlike, for example, the fossilfuels, of which there is a finite supply. Renewable sources of energy include wood, waste, geothermal, wind, photovoltaic, and solar thermal energy.

A Renewable resource is a naturally-occurring resource from the Earth that can replenish itself or grow back again, such as sun, water, trees, and animals.

Deutsch: Renovierung / Español: Renovación / Português: Renovação / Français: Rénovation / Italiano: Ristrutturazione

In the environment context, "Renovation" refers to the process of improving or modernizing existing structures, landscapes, or systems to enhance their sustainability, efficiency, and harmony with the natural environment. This can involve adopting green building practices, using sustainable materials, and implementing technologies that reduce environmental impact. Renovation in this context aims not only to update or restore but also to transform spaces and infrastructures in ways that promote environmental stewardship and reduce carbon footprints.

The Repeatability is the degree of agreement between independent test results produced by the same analyst, using the same test method and equipment on random aliquots of the same sample within a short time period.

Deutsch: Abwehrmittel / Español: Repelente / Português: Repelente / Français: Répulsif / Italiano: Repellente

Repellent in the environmental context refers to substances or strategies used to deter or discourage unwanted organisms, such as insects, animals, or plants, from specific areas or resources. Repellents are often employed to protect crops, prevent disease transmission, or manage human-wildlife conflicts without causing harm to the target species or the environment.

Replacement Heifers are Often ones being raised to replace the cows currently in the herd.