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Area from which rainwater drains into river systems, lakes and seas. See also drainage basin.
Industry:Environment
Group of mainly marine invertebrates, including lobsters, crabs and shrimps, with hard shells.
Industry:Environment
Removal of soil in thin layers from sloping land under the influence of surface run-off water.
Industry:Environment
Substance, element or compound necessary for the growth and development of plants and animals.
Industry:Environment
Coal, oil and natural gas. They are derived from the remains of ancient plant and animal life.
Industry:Environment
Natural assets outside national jurisdiction such as the oceans, outer space and the Antarctic.
Industry:Environment
Percentage distribution of the various categories of life forms of plants in a particular area.
Industry:Environment
Pesticide that is burnt and evaporated to kill pests. It is used in buildings and greenhouses.
Industry:Environment
Accumulation of elements and compounds of harmful substances in the tissues of living organisms.
Industry:Environment
Burning of waste gases through a flare stack or other device before releasing them into the air.
Industry:Environment
