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Environment statistics

The development of methodologies and data collection in support of the development and harmonization of national and international statistics on the environment.

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The quantity of polluting material discharged into a body of water.

Anaerobic biological treatment

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Reduction of organic matter in waste, utilising anaerobic organisms.

Bioclimatology

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Scientific study of the relationship between organisms and climate.

Dump

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Site used to dispose of solid wastes without environmental controls.

Smoke

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Particles suspended in air after incomplete combustion of materials.

Biodegradable

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Capable of decomposing rapidly under natural conditions. See also biodegradation.

Heterotrophic bacteria

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Bacteria that depend upon the decomposition of organic substances for their food.

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