- Industry: NGO
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The United Nations Organization (UNO), or simply United Nations (UN), is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and the achieving of world peace.
Liquid and solid wastes from all types of farming activities, including run-off from pesticide and fertilizer use, and from feedlots; erosion and dust from ploughing; animal manure and carcasses; and crop residues and debris.
Industry:Environment
Emission and propagation of electromagnetic waves, such as those of light or alpha, beta and gamma rays. The term generally denotes the emissions from the nucleus of an atom (nuclear radiation). See also secondary radiation.
Industry:Environment
Incorporation of negative external effects, notably environmental depletion and degradation, into the budgets of households and enterprises by means of economic instruments, including fiscal measures and other (dis)incentives.
Industry:Environment
Most popular method for roadside testing of commercial vehicles for pollution control. The engine is rapidly accelerated in neutral gear, and the smoke emitted is measured directly and continuously by an approved smoke meter.
Industry:Environment
Use of land for more than one purpose, for example, grazing of livestock, recreation and timber production. The term may also apply to the use of associated bodies of water for recreational purposes, fishing and water supply.
Industry:Environment
Colourless, odourless and poisonous gas produced by incomplete fossil fuel combustion. Carbon monoxide combines with the haemoglobin of human beings, reducing its oxygen carrying capacity, with effects harmful to human beings.
Industry:Environment
Compounds of hydrogen and carbon in various combinations that are present in petroleum products and natural gas. Some hydrocarbons are major air pollutants, some may be carcinogenic and others contribute to photochemical smog.
Industry:Environment
Steps taken to maintain a standard of purity of air for good public health; for protection of plant and animal life, and property; for visibility; and for safe ground and air transportation. See also protection of ambient air.
Industry:Environment
International organization established in 1972 to catalyse and coordinate activities to increase scientific understanding of environmental change and develop environmental management tools.
Industry:Environment
Formerly the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, it is located in Gland, Switzerland. It aims to provide knowledge and guidance about conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources.
Industry:Environment
