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Issues related to the circumstances or condition of the earth's natural surroundings.
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poison
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Substance that can cause disturbances of structure or function, leading to injury or death when absorbed in relatively small amounts by human beings, plants or animals.
low-level radioactive wastes
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A subcategory of radioactive wastes comprising those that, because of their low radionuclide content, do not require shielding during normal handling and transportation.
tidal marsh
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Low, flat marshland traversed by channels and tidal hollows and subject to tidal inundation. Normally, the only vegetation present are salt-tolerant bushes and grasses.
irradiation
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Exposure to radiation of wavelengths shorter than those of light (gamma, X-ray, or ultraviolet) for medical purposes or the destruction of bacteria in milk or other food.
yield
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1. Total volume of water flow from a drainage basin over a stipulated long period of time, for example, annual yield. 2. Of renewable resources, maximum sustainable yield.
access rights
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Authorization, given to a user by a competent management authority or by legislation, to exploit a resource. Access rights can be granted against payment or free of charge
nickel carbonyl
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Highly poisonous volatile liquid formed by the reaction of hot carbon monoxide and nickel. It is found in the emissions of automobiles. The vapour can cause lung cancer.
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