Indicator species — An indicator species is any biological species that defines a trait or characteristic of the environment. For example, a species may delineate an ecoregion or indicate an environmental condition such as a disease outbreak, pollution, species… … Wikipedia
Climate change — For current and future climatological effects of human influences, see global warming. For the study of past climate change, see paleoclimatology. For temperatures on the longest time scales, see geologic temperature record … Wikipedia
climate — /kluy mit/, n. 1. the composite or generally prevailing weather conditions of a region, as temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation, sunshine, cloudiness, and winds, throughout the year, averaged over a series of years. 2. a region or… … Universalium
Climate change in the Arctic — Very substantial decrease in Arctic Sea ice in 2007 from 2005 and also from 1979–2000 average … Wikipedia
The Climate Group — Type Environmental Charity Founded 2004 Location London, UK Area s … Wikipedia
Safety climate — is a term commonly used to describe the sum of employees’ perceptions regarding overall safety within their organization. Much debate still continues over the definition and application of safety climate as the term is still used interchangeable… … Wikipedia
Ecological indicator — Ecological indicators are used to communicate information about ecosystems and the impact human activity has on ecosystems to groups such as the public or government policy makers. Ecosystems are complex and ecological indicators can help… … Wikipedia
Ifo Business Climate Survey — A key monthly survey that measures the business climate in Germany. It is widely followed as an early indicator of the state of the German economy. The Ifo Business Climate Survey is based on approximately 7,000 monthly survey responses from… … Investment dictionary
Environmental indicator — Environmental indicators are simple measures that tell us what is happening in the environment. Since the environment is very complex, indicators provide a more practical and economical way to track the state of the environment than if we… … Wikipedia
Phenology — is the study of the times of recurring natural phenomena. The word is derived from the Greek phainomai (φαινομαι) to appear, come into view, and indicates that phenology has been principally concerned with the dates of first occurrence of natural … Wikipedia
Réchauffement climatique — Cet article concerne le réchauffement climatique. Pour les variations cycliques de l histoire du climat, voir changement climatique. Différence de température globale moyenne de … Wikipédia en Français