Anthropogenic refers to any factors or processes that are caused by human activity or have a human origin. It is used to describe the influence and impact that human actions have on the environment, ecosystems, climate, and various other aspects of the Earth's systems
Agroforestry
Agroforestry is a farming practice that combines the cultivation of trees or woody shrubs with agricultural crops or livestock.
Agroecology
Agroecology is an approach to farming and food production that emphasizes the integration of ecological principles and practices into agricultural systems. It focuses on the sustainable management of resources, biodiversity conservation, and the promotion of resilient and productive agricultural systems.
Afforestation
Afforestation is the process of establishing and growing forests in areas where there were no trees or forests previously. It involves planting trees or allowing them to naturally regenerate on land that has been deforested or converted for other purposes, such as agriculture or urban development.
Affirmative action
Affirmative action refers to policies and initiatives that aim to promote equal opportunities and address historical or ongoing discrimination or under representation of certain groups in various areas, such as education, employment, or government contracting.
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to actions taken to adjust or modify systems, behaviors, and practices to minimize the risks and negative impacts associated with changing environmental conditions
Active transportation
Active transportation refers to any form of human-powered transportation, such as walking, cycling, or using non-motorized scooters or skateboards, for commuting, running errands, or recreational purposes.
Acidification
Acidification is the continuous decrease in the pH of the ocean, largely as a result of the CO2 absorbed from the atmosphere, which causes reproductive problems in Aquatic animals.
Adaptation
Taking actions to avoid, benefit from, or deal with current and future climate change. Adaptation can take place in advance (by planning before an impact occurs) or in response to changes that are already occurring. Taking actions to avoid, benefit from, or deal with current and future climate change. Adaptation can take place in advance (by planning before an impact occurs) or in response to changes that are already occurring.
Atmosphere
Atmosphere: A mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases that surrounds the Earth. The atmosphere is critical to supporting life on Earth.
Atom
Atom: The basic building block of all the matter in the universe. Every element (for example, carbon or oxygen) represents a unique type of atom. Atoms combine together to make molecules such as carbon dioxide.
Asthma
Asthma: A disease that affects a person’s lungs and can make it difficult to breathe. Many factors can trigger an asthma attack. For some people, these triggers may include air pollution, allergens, heavy exercise, or certain weather conditions.
Allergen
Allergen: A substance, such as pollen, mold, and dust mites, that causes allergies.
Aerosol
Aerosol: A collection of tiny solid or liquid particles in the atmosphere that can come from natural sources (such as wildfires, dust storms, and volcanoes) or people’s activities (such as burning fossil fuels). Some aerosols make the atmosphere warmer because they absorb energy. Others have a cooling effect because they reflect sunlight back to space. Aerosols also influence cloud formation.
Arboreal
Arboreal: of or relating to or formed by trees, inhabiting or frequenting trees, resembling a tree in form and branching structure.
Aquifer
Aquifer: soil layer in which all the spaces between particles are filled with water.
Antimicrobial Preservative
Antimicrobial Preservative: A naturally or synthetically derived chemical additive put in or on the surface of products to prevent odors, stains and fungal growth.
Anthropogenic
Anthropogenic: of or relating to the study of the influence of human being on nature
Animal By-Products
Animal By-Products: are biodegradable wastes consisting of animal carcases, parts of animal carcases, products of animal origin which are not intended for human consumption, include catering waste.
Alliance
Alliance: the state of being allied or confederated. It also is defined as a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest. An organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty.