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- |Term=Sun protection factor ...een products. The higher the sun protection factor, the better the sunburn protection.749 bytes (106 words) - 05:45, 14 January 2023
- '''Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)''' ...ency of the [[United States federal government]] tasked with environmental protection matters. Pronounced as /ˌiːpiːˈeɪ/, the EPA was proposed by President2 KB (239 words) - 23:39, 14 February 2024
- ...is the promotion of consumer protection and the elimination and prevention of anti-competitive business practices, such as coercive monopoly. ...rade" refers to commerce or business, and "commission" refers to the group of officials tasked with these responsibilities.2 KB (226 words) - 02:33, 12 February 2024
- ...Fire Protection Association]] (NFPA) for the identification of the hazards of materials for emergency response. ...he name of the organization that developed the standard, the National Fire Protection Association, and the number 704, which was assigned to this particular stan2 KB (300 words) - 03:52, 8 February 2024
- == Environmental Protection == ...otection''' (pronunciation: /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl prəˈtɛkʃən/) is the practice of protecting the natural environment by individuals, organizations and govern2 KB (254 words) - 14:59, 11 February 2024
- ...ective dose''' (pronounced kuh-lek-tiv dohs) is a term used in [[radiation protection]] to quantify the total [[radiation dose]] received by a population or grou ...group", and "dose", which in the context of radiation refers to the amount of energy deposited in an object or person by ionizing radiation.2 KB (274 words) - 16:59, 9 February 2024
- ...als. It usually insures a business for losses caused by the dishonest acts of its employees. ...presented by a policy, in which an individual or entity receives financial protection or reimbursement against losses from an insurance company.1 KB (189 words) - 00:37, 9 February 2024
- The '''Noise Control Act''' (IPA: /nɔɪz kənˈtroʊl ækt/) is a piece of legislation enacted by the [[United States Congress]] in 1972. The Act was ...[Office of Noise Abatement and Control]] (ONAC) within the [[Environmental Protection Agency]] (EPA) to carry out investigations and studies on noise and its eff2 KB (252 words) - 19:31, 11 February 2024
- ...n dioxide. For each of these pollutants, the [[United States Environmental Protection Agency]] (EPA) has established national air quality standards to protect pu ...s set to protect public health. AQI values below 100 are generally thought of as satisfactory.2 KB (300 words) - 21:54, 13 February 2024
- ...ls of five major air pollutants regulated by the [[Clean Air Act]]: ground-level ozone, particle pollution (also known as particulate matter), carbon monoxi ...e concentrations of five major air pollutants: [[Ground-level Ozone|ground-level ozone]], [[Particle Pollution|particle pollution]], [[Carbon Monoxide|carbo2 KB (281 words) - 22:02, 14 February 2024
- '''Booster shots''' (pronunciation: /ˈbuːstər ʃɒts/) are additional doses of a [[vaccine]] that are given to "boost" the immune response. The term is de The term "booster shot" is a combination of the words "boost" and "shot". The word "boost" comes from the early 19th ce2 KB (234 words) - 23:33, 8 February 2024
- ...e Latin word "vaccinus" meaning "of or from the cow", referring to the use of cowpox virus in the first vaccines. ...is'' bacteria. Modern plague vaccines are based on live attenuated strains of the bacterium or on purified proteins from the bacterium.2 KB (240 words) - 03:38, 9 February 2024
- ...tions to protect human health and the environment from the harmful effects of air pollution. ...[[World Health Organization]] (WHO) and the [[United States Environmental Protection Agency]] (EPA).2 KB (280 words) - 21:45, 11 February 2024
- ...[food safety]] and [[consumer protection]] that involves the communication of information about a food product through its packaging. ...nutritional support for the body, and "labeling," which refers to the act of attaching a descriptive tag or marker to something.2 KB (301 words) - 06:53, 13 February 2024
- ...in 2006 to provide nearly universal health care coverage in the U.S. state of [[Massachusetts]]. The reform has been named after then-Governor [[Mitt Rom The term "Romneycare" is a portmanteau of "Romney" and "care", indicating the health care reform initiated during Mit2 KB (293 words) - 20:08, 7 February 2024
- ...ed from the Greek words "oikos" meaning "house" and "logos" meaning "study of". It is used to describe the relationships between living organisms and the * [[Ecology]]: The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.1 KB (196 words) - 02:26, 6 February 2024
- ...on is special or unique and should be treated differently from other types of medical and personal data. The term "genetic exceptionalism" is a combination of the words "genetic", derived from the Greek word "genetikos" meaning "genit2 KB (275 words) - 06:35, 11 February 2024
- ...on or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. They may consist of grassy areas, rocks, soil, and trees, but may also contain buildings and ot ===Types of Parks===2 KB (246 words) - 06:11, 4 February 2024
- ...ɛnʃən/'') refers to the practice of reducing or eliminating the generation of harmful substances, materials, and waste at the source. The term is derived ...t]] and [[environmental policy]], and is closely related to the principles of [[waste minimization]] and [[source reduction]].2 KB (283 words) - 06:00, 11 February 2024
- ...tion that was once located in the village of [[Long Grove]], in the county of [[Surrey]], England. The name "Long Grove Hospital" is derived from its location in the village of Long Grove. The term "hospital" comes from the Latin ''hospes'', signifying2 KB (254 words) - 22:11, 11 February 2024