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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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Tradable pollution permits
Environment; Environment statistics
Rights to sell and buy actual or potential pollution in artificially created markets. See also economic instruments.
Air quality standards
Environment; Environment statistics
Levels of air pollutants prescribed by regulations that may not be exceeded during a specified time in a defined area.
Arid zone
Environment; Environment statistics
Area with less than 250 millimetres (mm) of yearly rainfall. The term may include a reference to bioclimatic factors.
Economic entomology
Environment; Environment statistics
Study of insects with particular reference to pests affecting agricultural crops and the control of their population.
Chemical toilet
Environment; Environment statistics
Special type of dry vault toilet in which sewage is decomposed by the addition of caustic chemicals such as quicklime.
Wind erosion
Environment; Environment statistics
Erosion of the soil as a direct result of high-velocity wind. It generally occurs in dry areas devoid of vegetation.
Natural capital
Environment; Environment statistics
Natural assets in their role of providing natural resource inputs and environmental services for economic production.
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