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Abiotic component
In ecology and biology, abiotic components are non-living chemical and physical factors in the environment which affect ecosystems.
In ecology and biology, abiotic components are non-living chemical and physical factors in the environment which affect ecosystems.
Acquired characteristic
An acquired characteristic is a non-heritable change in a function or structure of a living biotic material caused after birth by disease, injury, accident, deliberate modification, repeated use...
An acquired characteristic is a non-heritable change in a function or structure of a living biotic material caused after birth by disease, injury, accident, deliberate modification, repeated use...
Altitude Latitude Theory
The Altitude Latitude Theory states that, with latitude and altitude constant, a species of plant or animal can be transferred or replanted anywhere on Earth at various longitudes of both hemisp...
The Altitude Latitude Theory states that, with latitude and altitude constant, a species of plant or animal can be transferred or replanted anywhere on Earth at various longitudes of both hemisp...
Altitude latitude theory
The altitude latitude theory states that, with latitude and altitude constant, a species of plant or animal can be transferred or replanted anywhere on Earth at various longitudes of both hemisp...
The altitude latitude theory states that, with latitude and altitude constant, a species of plant or animal can be transferred or replanted anywhere on Earth at various longitudes of both hemisp...
Anoxic event
Oceanic anoxic events or anoxic events occur when the Earth's oceans become completely depleted of oxygen (O2) below the surface levels.
Oceanic anoxic events or anoxic events occur when the Earth's oceans become completely depleted of oxygen (O2) below the surface levels.
Aquatic biomonitoring
Aquatic biomonitoring is the science of inferring the ecological condition of rivers, lakes, streams, and wetlands by examining the organisms that live there.
Aquatic biomonitoring is the science of inferring the ecological condition of rivers, lakes, streams, and wetlands by examining the organisms that live there.
Association of Environmental Professionals
The Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP) is a California-based non-profit organization of interdisciplinary professionals including environmental science, resource management, enviro...
The Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP) is a California-based non-profit organization of interdisciplinary professionals including environmental science, resource management, enviro...
Awaaz Foundation
Awaaz Foundation is a charitable trust and non-governmental organization in Mumbai, India, which builds awareness, carries out advocacy, and is involved in educational projects to protect the en...
Awaaz Foundation is a charitable trust and non-governmental organization in Mumbai, India, which builds awareness, carries out advocacy, and is involved in educational projects to protect the en...
Bioassay
Bioassay (commonly used shorthand for biological assay), or biological standardization is a type of scientific experiment.
Bioassay (commonly used shorthand for biological assay), or biological standardization is a type of scientific experiment.
Biochemical oxygen demand
Biochemical oxygen demand or B.O.D. is a chemical procedure for determining the amount of dissolved oxygen needed by aerobic biological organisms in a body of water to break down organic m...
Biochemical oxygen demand or B.O.D. is a chemical procedure for determining the amount of dissolved oxygen needed by aerobic biological organisms in a body of water to break down organic m...
Bioclimatology
Bioclimatology is the interdisciplinary field of science that studies the interactions between the biosphere and the Earth's atmosphere on time scales of the order of seasons or longer (by oppos...
Bioclimatology is the interdisciplinary field of science that studies the interactions between the biosphere and the Earth's atmosphere on time scales of the order of seasons or longer (by oppos...
Biodiversity
Biodiversity is the degree of variation of life forms within a given species, ecosystem, biome, or an entire planet.
Biodiversity is the degree of variation of life forms within a given species, ecosystem, biome, or an entire planet.
Biological integrity
Biological integrity is associated with how “pristine” an environment is and its function relative to the potential or original state of an ecosystem before human alterations were imposed.
Biological integrity is associated with how “pristine” an environment is and its function relative to the potential or original state of an ecosystem before human alterations were imposed.
Biological monitoring working party
The biological monitoring working party (BMWP) is a procedure for measuring water quality using species of macroinvertebrates as biological indicators.
The biological monitoring working party (BMWP) is a procedure for measuring water quality using species of macroinvertebrates as biological indicators.
Biometeorology
Biometeorology is the interdisciplinary field of science that studies the interactions between the biosphere and the Earth's atmosphere on time scales of the order of seasons or shorter (by oppo...
Biometeorology is the interdisciplinary field of science that studies the interactions between the biosphere and the Earth's atmosphere on time scales of the order of seasons or shorter (by oppo...
Bioreporter
Bioreporters are intact, living microbial cells that have been genetically engineered to produce a measurable signal in response to a specific chemical or physical agent in their environment.
Bioreporters are intact, living microbial cells that have been genetically engineered to produce a measurable signal in response to a specific chemical or physical agent in their environment.
BioSand Filter
A BioSand Water Filter is a technological adaptation of the centuries old slow sand filtration process.
A BioSand Water Filter is a technological adaptation of the centuries old slow sand filtration process.
Biosurvey
A biosurvey, or biological survey, is a scientific study of organisms to assess the condition of an ecological resource, such as a water body.
A biosurvey, or biological survey, is a scientific study of organisms to assess the condition of an ecological resource, such as a water body.
Biotic index
Biotic Index is a scale for showing the quality of an environment by indicating the types of organisms present in it.
Biotic Index is a scale for showing the quality of an environment by indicating the types of organisms present in it.
Black carbon
In Climatology, black carbon or BC is a climate forcing agent formed through the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, biofuel, and biomass, and is emitted in both anthropogenic and natur...
In Climatology, black carbon or BC is a climate forcing agent formed through the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, biofuel, and biomass, and is emitted in both anthropogenic and natur...
Bren School of Environmental Science & Management
The Bren School of Environmental Science & Management is a graduate professional school at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
The Bren School of Environmental Science & Management is a graduate professional school at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
British Oceanographic Data Centre
The British Oceanographic Data Centre (BODC) is a national facility for looking after and distributing data about the marine environment.
The British Oceanographic Data Centre (BODC) is a national facility for looking after and distributing data about the marine environment.
Building Engineering Physics
The term Building Engineering Physics was introduced in a report released in January 2010 commissioned by The Royal Academy of Engineering.
The term Building Engineering Physics was introduced in a report released in January 2010 commissioned by The Royal Academy of Engineering.
Building engineering physics
The term building engineering physics was introduced in a report released in January 2010 commissioned by The Royal Academy of Engineering.
The term building engineering physics was introduced in a report released in January 2010 commissioned by The Royal Academy of Engineering.
CAB Direct (database)
CAB Direct is a source of references for the applied life sciences It incorporates two bibliographic databases: CAB Abstracts and Global Health.
CAB Direct is a source of references for the applied life sciences It incorporates two bibliographic databases: CAB Abstracts and Global Health.
CalCOFI
CalCOFI is a multi-agency partnership formed in 1949 to investigate the collapse of the sardine population off California.
CalCOFI is a multi-agency partnership formed in 1949 to investigate the collapse of the sardine population off California.
CALIPSO
CALIPSO is a joint NASA (USA) and CNES (France) environmental satellite, built in the Cannes Mandelieu Space Center, which was launched atop a Delta II rocket on April 28, 2006.
CALIPSO is a joint NASA (USA) and CNES (France) environmental satellite, built in the Cannes Mandelieu Space Center, which was launched atop a Delta II rocket on April 28, 2006.
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Carbon Disclosure Project is an organisation based in the United Kingdom which works with shareholders and corporations to disclose the greenhouse gas emissions of major corporations.
The Carbon Disclosure Project is an organisation based in the United Kingdom which works with shareholders and corporations to disclose the greenhouse gas emissions of major corporations.
Cleaner production
Cleaner production is a preventive, company-specific environmental protection initiative.
Cleaner production is a preventive, company-specific environmental protection initiative.
Comparative Toxicogenomics Database
The Comparative Toxicogenomics Database (CTD) is a public website and research tool that curates scientific data describing relationships between chemicals, genes, and human diseases.
The Comparative Toxicogenomics Database (CTD) is a public website and research tool that curates scientific data describing relationships between chemicals, genes, and human diseases.
Contamination
Contamination is the presence of a minor and unwanted constituent in material, physical body, natural environment, at a workplace, etc.
Contamination is the presence of a minor and unwanted constituent in material, physical body, natural environment, at a workplace, etc.
Context theory
Context theory is the theory of how environmental design and planning of new development should relate to its context.
Context theory is the theory of how environmental design and planning of new development should relate to its context.
Criteria air contaminants
Criteria air contaminants, or criteria pollutants, are a set of air pollutants that cause smog, acid rain, and other health hazards.
Criteria air contaminants, or criteria pollutants, are a set of air pollutants that cause smog, acid rain, and other health hazards.
Data sharing
Data sharing is the practice of making data used for scholarly research available to other investigators.
Data sharing is the practice of making data used for scholarly research available to other investigators.
Decision Analytic Method
The Decision Analytic Methods are used to control environmental hazards.
The Decision Analytic Methods are used to control environmental hazards.
Double diversion
The Double Diversion is two-part theory about environmental harm that was developed by William Freudenburg and colleagues beginning in the 1990s, and focusing on "disproportionality" and "distra...
The Double Diversion is two-part theory about environmental harm that was developed by William Freudenburg and colleagues beginning in the 1990s, and focusing on "disproportionality" and "distra...
Dual segmented Langmuir probe
Dual Segmented Langmuir Probe (DSLP) is an instrument developed primarily by Czech researchers and engineers to study the magnetospheric background plasma flown on-board the spacecraft of the Eu...
Dual Segmented Langmuir Probe (DSLP) is an instrument developed primarily by Czech researchers and engineers to study the magnetospheric background plasma flown on-board the spacecraft of the Eu...
Ecological energetics
Ecological energetics is the quantitative study of the flow of energy through ecological systems.
Ecological energetics is the quantitative study of the flow of energy through ecological systems.
Ecological forecasting
Ecological forecasting uses knowledge of physics, ecology and physiology to predict how ecosystems will change in the future in response to environmental factors such as climate change.
Ecological forecasting uses knowledge of physics, ecology and physiology to predict how ecosystems will change in the future in response to environmental factors such as climate change.
Ecotechnology
Ecotechnology is an applied science that seeks to fulfill human needs while causing minimal ecological disrupution, by harnessing and subtly manipulating natural forces to leverage their benefic...
Ecotechnology is an applied science that seeks to fulfill human needs while causing minimal ecological disrupution, by harnessing and subtly manipulating natural forces to leverage their benefic...
Effluent
Effluent is an outflowing of water or gas from a natural body of water, or from a human-made structure.
Effluent is an outflowing of water or gas from a natural body of water, or from a human-made structure.
Environmental analysis
Environmental analysis is the use of analytical chemistry and other techniques to study the environment.
Environmental analysis is the use of analytical chemistry and other techniques to study the environment.
Environmental archaeology
Environmental archaeology is the study of the long-term relationship between humans and their environments.
Environmental archaeology is the study of the long-term relationship between humans and their environments.
Environmental biotechnology
Environmental biotechnology is when biotechnology is applied to and used to study the natural environment.
Environmental biotechnology is when biotechnology is applied to and used to study the natural environment.
Environmental data rescue
Environmental data rescue is a collection of processes, including photography and scanning, that stores historical and modern environmental data in a usable format.
Environmental data rescue is a collection of processes, including photography and scanning, that stores historical and modern environmental data in a usable format.
Environmental degradation
Environmental degradation is the deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources such as air, water and soil; the destruction of ecosystems and the extinction of wildlife.
Environmental degradation is the deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources such as air, water and soil; the destruction of ecosystems and the extinction of wildlife.
Environmental engineering
Environmental engineering is the application of science and engineering principles to improve the natural environment (air, water, and/or land resources), to provide healthy water, air, and land...
Environmental engineering is the application of science and engineering principles to improve the natural environment (air, water, and/or land resources), to provide healthy water, air, and land...
Environmental engineering science
Environmental engineering science is a multidisciplinary field of engineering science that combines the biological, chemical and physical sciences with the field of engineering.
Environmental engineering science is a multidisciplinary field of engineering science that combines the biological, chemical and physical sciences with the field of engineering.
Environmental geology
Environmental geology, like hydrogeology, is an applied science concerned with the practical application of the principles of geology in the solving of environmental problems.
Environmental geology, like hydrogeology, is an applied science concerned with the practical application of the principles of geology in the solving of environmental problems.
Environmental impact of pharmaceuticals and personal care products
The environmental impact of pharmaceuticals and personal care products is largely speculative.
The environmental impact of pharmaceuticals and personal care products is largely speculative.
Environmental impact statement
An environmental impact statement, under United States environmental law, is a document required by the National Environmental Policy Act for certain actions "significantly affecting the quality...
An environmental impact statement, under United States environmental law, is a document required by the National Environmental Policy Act for certain actions "significantly affecting the quality...
Environmental informatics
Environmental informatics is the science of information applied to environmental science.
Environmental informatics is the science of information applied to environmental science.
Environmental planning
Environmental Planning is the process of facilitating decision making to carry out development with due consideration given to the natural environmental, social, political, economic and governan...
Environmental Planning is the process of facilitating decision making to carry out development with due consideration given to the natural environmental, social, political, economic and governan...
Environmental science
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physical and biological sciences, to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems.
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physical and biological sciences, to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems.
Environmental Science, SVN3E
Environmental Science SVN3E, Workplace Preparation, is an optional, Grade 11 Science course which forms part of the revised 2008 Ministry of Education (Ontario) Ontario Science Curriculum.
Environmental Science SVN3E, Workplace Preparation, is an optional, Grade 11 Science course which forms part of the revised 2008 Ministry of Education (Ontario) Ontario Science Curriculum.
Environmental soil science
Environmental soil science is the study of the interaction of humans with the pedosphere as well as critical aspects of the biosphere, the lithosphere, the hydrosphere, and the atmosphere.
Environmental soil science is the study of the interaction of humans with the pedosphere as well as critical aspects of the biosphere, the lithosphere, the hydrosphere, and the atmosphere.
Environmental studies
Environmental studies is the interdisciplinary academic field which systematically studies human interaction with the environment.
Environmental studies is the interdisciplinary academic field which systematically studies human interaction with the environment.
Environmental Vulnerability Index
The Environmental Vulnerability Index is a measurement devised by the South Pacific Applied Geoscience Commission, the United Nations Environment Program and others to characterize the relative ...
The Environmental Vulnerability Index is a measurement devised by the South Pacific Applied Geoscience Commission, the United Nations Environment Program and others to characterize the relative ...
Fuel model
A fuel model is a preliminary representation of vegetation characteristics used in analyzing fire behavior and planning.
A fuel model is a preliminary representation of vegetation characteristics used in analyzing fire behavior and planning.
GIS in Environmental Contamination
Geographic Information System (GIS) in Environmental Contamination is the use of ArcGIS software in mapping out the contaminants in soil and water using the spatial interpolation tools from ArcG...
Geographic Information System (GIS) in Environmental Contamination is the use of ArcGIS software in mapping out the contaminants in soil and water using the spatial interpolation tools from ArcG...
Glossary of environmental science
This is a glossary of environmental science.
This is a glossary of environmental science.
Groundwater remediation
Groundwater remediation is the process that is used to remove pollution from groundwater.
Groundwater remediation is the process that is used to remove pollution from groundwater.
Human energy
Human Energy is the metabolism of the living human body.
Human Energy is the metabolism of the living human body.
Hydrology
Hydrology is the study of the movement, distribution, and quality of water on Earth and other planets, including the hydrologic cycle, water resources and environmental watershed sustainability.
Hydrology is the study of the movement, distribution, and quality of water on Earth and other planets, including the hydrologic cycle, water resources and environmental watershed sustainability.
Hypoxia (environmental)
Hypoxia, or oxygen depletion, is a phenomenon that occurs in aquatic environments as dissolved oxygen becomes reduced in concentration to a point where it becomes detrimental to aquatic or...
Hypoxia, or oxygen depletion, is a phenomenon that occurs in aquatic environments as dissolved oxygen becomes reduced in concentration to a point where it becomes detrimental to aquatic or...
In situ chemical reduction
In situ chemical reductionis a new type of environmental remediation technique used for soil and/or groundwater remediation to reduce the concentrations of targeted environmental contaminants to...
In situ chemical reductionis a new type of environmental remediation technique used for soil and/or groundwater remediation to reduce the concentrations of targeted environmental contaminants to...
In-situ capping of subaqueous waste
In-Situ Capping (ISC) of Subaqueous Waste is a non-removal remediation technique for contaminated sediment that involves leaving the waste in place and isolating it from the environment by placi...
In-Situ Capping (ISC) of Subaqueous Waste is a non-removal remediation technique for contaminated sediment that involves leaving the waste in place and isolating it from the environment by placi...
Index of biological integrity
An Index of Biological Integrity (IBI), also called an Index of Biotic Integrity, is a scientific tool used to identify and classify water pollution problems.
An Index of Biological Integrity (IBI), also called an Index of Biotic Integrity, is a scientific tool used to identify and classify water pollution problems.
Institute of Air Quality Management
The Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) was launched in November 2002 to provide a focal point for all air quality professionals.
The Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) was launched in November 2002 to provide a focal point for all air quality professionals.
Institution of Environmental Sciences
The Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) is a professional body for environmental scientists, representing a very broad spectrum of practices in the environmental field.
The Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) is a professional body for environmental scientists, representing a very broad spectrum of practices in the environmental field.
Integrated assessment modelling
Integrated assessment modelling is a type of scientific modelling that is increasingly common in the environmental sciences and environmental policy analysis.
Integrated assessment modelling is a type of scientific modelling that is increasingly common in the environmental sciences and environmental policy analysis.
International Year of Biodiversity
The International Year of Biodiversity (IYB) was a year-long celebration of biological diversity and its value for life on Earth, taking place around the world in 2010.
The International Year of Biodiversity (IYB) was a year-long celebration of biological diversity and its value for life on Earth, taking place around the world in 2010.
Janzen-Connell hypothesis
The Janzen-Connell hypothesis is a widely accepted explanation for the maintenance of tree species biodiversity in tropical rainforests.
The Janzen-Connell hypothesis is a widely accepted explanation for the maintenance of tree species biodiversity in tropical rainforests.
Leopold matrix
The Leopold matrix is a qualitative environmental impact assessment method pioneered in 1971.
The Leopold matrix is a qualitative environmental impact assessment method pioneered in 1971.
MegaFlyover
The MegaFlyover project was a seven month aerial survey from June 2004 to January 2005 by explorer/ecologist J. Michael Fay and pilot Peter Ragg sponsored by the National Geographic Society and ...
The MegaFlyover project was a seven month aerial survey from June 2004 to January 2005 by explorer/ecologist J. Michael Fay and pilot Peter Ragg sponsored by the National Geographic Society and ...
MegaTransect
MegaTransect was the name for a project conducted in Africa in 1999 by J. Michael Fay to spend 455 days on the expedition hike of 2000 miles across the Congo Basin of Africa to survey the ecolog...
MegaTransect was the name for a project conducted in Africa in 1999 by J. Michael Fay to spend 455 days on the expedition hike of 2000 miles across the Congo Basin of Africa to survey the ecolog...
Megha-Tropiques
The Megha-Tropiques mission is a satellite mission to study the water cycle in the tropical atmosphere in the context of climate change A collaborative effort between Indian Space Research Or...
The Megha-Tropiques mission is a satellite mission to study the water cycle in the tropical atmosphere in the context of climate change A collaborative effort between Indian Space Research Or...
Mesohabitat Simulation Model
Mesohabitat Simulation Model, created by Dr. Piotr Parasiewicz addresses the requirements of watershed-based management of running waters and is designed to predict an aquatic community's respon...
Mesohabitat Simulation Model, created by Dr. Piotr Parasiewicz addresses the requirements of watershed-based management of running waters and is designed to predict an aquatic community's respon...
Microbial biodegradation
Interest in the microbial biodegradation of pollutants has intensified in recent years as humanity strives to find sustainable ways to clean up contaminated environments.
Interest in the microbial biodegradation of pollutants has intensified in recent years as humanity strives to find sustainable ways to clean up contaminated environments.
Microecosystem
Microecosystems can exist in locations which are precisely defined by critical environmental factors within small or tiny spaces.
Microecosystems can exist in locations which are precisely defined by critical environmental factors within small or tiny spaces.
Milthorpe Lecture
The Milthorpe Lecture is a series of public lectures on environmental science held at Macquarie University, Australia.
The Milthorpe Lecture is a series of public lectures on environmental science held at Macquarie University, Australia.
Monsoon of Indian subcontinent
A monsoon of the Indian subcontinent is among the several geographically distributed observations of the global monsoons.
A monsoon of the Indian subcontinent is among the several geographically distributed observations of the global monsoons.
Nanoscale iron particles
Nanoscale iron particles are sub-micrometer particles of iron metal.
Nanoscale iron particles are sub-micrometer particles of iron metal.
Natural heritage
Natural heritage is the legacy of natural objects and intangible attributes encompassing the countryside and natural environment, including flora and fauna, scientifically known as biodiversity,...
Natural heritage is the legacy of natural objects and intangible attributes encompassing the countryside and natural environment, including flora and fauna, scientifically known as biodiversity,...
Nature
Nature, in the broadest sense, is equivalent to the natural world, physical world, or material world.
Nature, in the broadest sense, is equivalent to the natural world, physical world, or material world.
Noise regulation
Noise regulation includes statutes or guidelines relating to sound transmission established by national, state or provincial and municipal levels of government.
Noise regulation includes statutes or guidelines relating to sound transmission established by national, state or provincial and municipal levels of government.
Nonpoint source pollution
Nonpoint source pollution refers to both water and air pollution from diffuse sources.
Nonpoint source pollution refers to both water and air pollution from diffuse sources.
Nordic Network for Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies
The Nordic Network for Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies is a research network for environmental studies based primarily in the humanities.
The Nordic Network for Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies is a research network for environmental studies based primarily in the humanities.
Onsite sewage facility
On Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) are wastewater systems designed to treat and dispose of effluent on the same property that produces the wastewater.
On Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) are wastewater systems designed to treat and dispose of effluent on the same property that produces the wastewater.
Over-illumination
Over-illumination is the presence of lighting intensity (illuminance) beyond that required for a specified activity.
Over-illumination is the presence of lighting intensity (illuminance) beyond that required for a specified activity.
Pacific Slope
The Pacific Slope describes geographic regions in North American, Central American, and South American countries that are west of the continental divide and slope down to the Pacific Ocean.
The Pacific Slope describes geographic regions in North American, Central American, and South American countries that are west of the continental divide and slope down to the Pacific Ocean.
Parameter
Parameter from Ancient Greek παρά also “para” meaning “beside, subsidiary” and μέτρον also “metron” meaning “measure”, can be interpreted in mathematics, logic, linguisti...
Parameter from Ancient Greek παρά also “para” meaning “beside, subsidiary” and μέτρον also “metron” meaning “measure”, can be interpreted in mathematics, logic, linguisti...
Permaforestry
Permaforestry is an approach to the wildcrafting and harvesting of the forest biomass that uses cultivation to improve the natural harmonious systems.
Permaforestry is an approach to the wildcrafting and harvesting of the forest biomass that uses cultivation to improve the natural harmonious systems.
Population equivalent
Population equivalent or unit per capita loading, (PE), in waste-water treatment is the number expressing the ratio of the sum of the pollution load produced during 24 hours by indus...
Population equivalent or unit per capita loading, (PE), in waste-water treatment is the number expressing the ratio of the sum of the pollution load produced during 24 hours by indus...
Proba-2
PROBA2 is the second satellite in the European Space Agency's series of PROBA low-cost satellites that are being used to validate new spacecraft technologies while also carrying scientific instr...
PROBA2 is the second satellite in the European Space Agency's series of PROBA low-cost satellites that are being used to validate new spacecraft technologies while also carrying scientific instr...
Relative species abundance
Relative species abundance is a component of biodiversity and refers to how common or rare a species is relative to other species in a defined location or community.
Relative species abundance is a component of biodiversity and refers to how common or rare a species is relative to other species in a defined location or community.
SCICEX
SCICEX, standing for Scientific Ice Expeditions, was a five-year (1995–1999) scientific research program involving a collaboration between the U.S. Navy and academic researchers from a varie...
SCICEX, standing for Scientific Ice Expeditions, was a five-year (1995–1999) scientific research program involving a collaboration between the U.S. Navy and academic researchers from a varie...
Science, technology, society and environment education
Science, technology, society and environment (STSE) education, originates from the science technology and society (STS) movement in science education.
Science, technology, society and environment (STSE) education, originates from the science technology and society (STS) movement in science education.
Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity satellite
The Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity satellite is a part of ESA's Living Planet Programme intended to provide new insights into Earth's water cycle and climate.
The Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity satellite is a part of ESA's Living Planet Programme intended to provide new insights into Earth's water cycle and climate.
Soil quality
The European Commission's Joint Research Centre proposed a definition, stating that Soil quality is an account of the soil’s ability to provide ecosystem and social services through its capacit...
The European Commission's Joint Research Centre proposed a definition, stating that Soil quality is an account of the soil’s ability to provide ecosystem and social services through its capacit...
Southern California Coastal Water Research Project
The Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (SCCWRP) is a research institute focusing on the coastal ecosystems of Southern California from watersheds to the ocean.
The Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (SCCWRP) is a research institute focusing on the coastal ecosystems of Southern California from watersheds to the ocean.
Syngas fermentation
Syngas fermentation, also known as synthesis gas fermentation, is a microbial process.
Syngas fermentation, also known as synthesis gas fermentation, is a microbial process.
Systems ecology
Systems ecology is an interdisciplinary field of ecology, taking a holistic approach to the study of ecological systems, especially ecosystems.
Systems ecology is an interdisciplinary field of ecology, taking a holistic approach to the study of ecological systems, especially ecosystems.
Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy
Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy is a research and learning facility located in northern Leon County, Florida, just off County Road 12 on the north side of Lake Iamonia.
Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy is a research and learning facility located in northern Leon County, Florida, just off County Road 12 on the north side of Lake Iamonia.
Triad (environmental science)
The Triad is an approach by the United States Environmental Protection Agency to decision-making for hazardous-waste site cleanup.
The Triad is an approach by the United States Environmental Protection Agency to decision-making for hazardous-waste site cleanup.
Trickling filter
A trickling filter consists of a fixed bed of rocks, lava, coke, gravel, slag, polyurethane foam, sphagnum peat moss, ceramic, or plastic media over which sewage or other wastewater flows downw...
A trickling filter consists of a fixed bed of rocks, lava, coke, gravel, slag, polyurethane foam, sphagnum peat moss, ceramic, or plastic media over which sewage or other wastewater flows downw...
University of California, Berkeley College of Natural Resources
The College of Natural Resources is one of 14 schools and colleges at the University of California, Berkeley.
The College of Natural Resources is one of 14 schools and colleges at the University of California, Berkeley.
USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies
The USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies (WIES) is an environmental research and education facility run by the University of Southern California.
The USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies (WIES) is an environmental research and education facility run by the University of Southern California.
Water column
A water column is a conceptual column of water from surface to bottom sediments.
A water column is a conceptual column of water from surface to bottom sediments.
Water quality modelling
Water quality modelling involves the prediction of water pollution using mathematical simulation techniques.
Water quality modelling involves the prediction of water pollution using mathematical simulation techniques.
Water resource policy
Water resource policy, encompasses the institutions, and policy making processes.
Water resource policy, encompasses the institutions, and policy making processes.
WEPP
The Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPP) Model is a physically-based erosion simulation model built on the fundamentals of hydrology, plant science, hydraulics, and erosion mechanics.
The Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPP) Model is a physically-based erosion simulation model built on the fundamentals of hydrology, plant science, hydraulics, and erosion mechanics.
Wildlife observation
Wildlife observation is the practice of noting the abundance of a living species at a specific place.
Wildlife observation is the practice of noting the abundance of a living species at a specific place.