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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Herbicide

Environment; Environmental policy

A pesticide chemical used to control or destroy the growth of undesirable plants, e.g., weeds.

The deterioration of the quality of air (as naturally occuring) that results from the addition of various substances and energy forms. Associated with altered states and impacts (physical, chemical, ...

Water pollution

Environment; Environmental policy

Any substance or energy form which alters the state of a body of water from what would naturally occur, i.e., water quality. The discharge of liquids, solids, and other substances likely to create a ...

Chemical pollution

Environment; Environmental policy

The addition of chemicals from industry, transportation, agriculture, and other human activities to the natural environment. Increases the concentration level of these chemical components beyond ...

Biological pollution

Environment; Environmental policy

1) Constant increase in number of some animal or plant populations, as well as of pathogen microorganisms that damage the agriculture, forestry, fishery, etc. , and human health. 2) Mass reproduction ...

Pollution control

Environment; Environmental policy

Systems of measurement, criteria, standards, laws, and regulations which are directed at the sources and causes of various forms of pollution and its effects in terms of control and prevention. ...

Thermal pollution

Environment; Environmental policy

Discharge of heated water from industrial activities that can affect the life processes of aquatic plants and animals. Even small deviations from normal water temperatures can affect aquatic life. ...