Environmental policy

Environmental policy

Policy related to managing human activities with a view to prevent, reduce, or mitigate harmful effects on nature and natural resources.

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Urban ecosystems

Environment; Environmental policy

Ecosystem, where a significant gast′ COM component are urban and industrial facilities and which are characterized by a relatively high population density, urbazakončennymi ecosystems and depend on ...

Richards

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American scientist who investigated the quality of water supply in Massachusetts. Her research helped to set up the first standards of water quality.

Collector

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A solar thermal collector is a solar collector designed to collect heat by absorbing sunlight. The term is applied to solar hot water panels, but may also be used to denote more complex installations ...

Deposit control aditives

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Substances added to motor vehicle fuel to reduce and prevent deposits in the fuel delivery system and engine intake valves.

Cyclone

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An air pollution control device that removes larger particles -- generally greater than one micron -- from an air stream through centrifugal force.

Deciview

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A measurement of visibility. One deciview represents the minimal perceptible change in visibility to the human eye.

Degreaser

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Equipment that removes grease, dirt, or unwanted materials from any part or product. Degreasers typically use aqueous or nonaqueous solvents, as liquid baths or condensing vapors, to remove such ...