Environment statistics

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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ecological dominance

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Exertion of a major controlling influence of one or more species upon all other species by virtue of their number, size, productivity or related activities.

activation

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Generation of an appropriate bacterial mass in sludge, under aerobic conditions, that is capable of eliminating and/or adsorbing organic matter from sewage.

freshwater

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Naturally occurring water having a low concentration of salts. It is generally accepted as suitable for abstraction and treatment to produce potable water.

polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

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Plastic that releases hydrochloric acid when burnt. It may cause harmful effects. Its industrial precursor, vinylchloride monomer, is a potent carcinogen.

recycling

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Processing and use of wastes in production and consumption processes, for example, melting of scrap iron so that it can be converted into new iron products.

algal bloom

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Rapid and significant increase in one or a few species of planktonic algae, stimulated by input of nutrients. See also blue-green algae and eutrophication.

storm tank

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Tank for storage and partial treatment of excess storm sewage prior to its disposal in a body of water. It is usually situated near sewage treatment works.