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Climate change, carbon markets, energy, ecosystems and the ecological transition.

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biodegradableadjective
Capable of being decomposed and broken down harmlessly into natural organic matter by microorganisms.
Biomenoun
A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat defined by climate and soil.
Combustionnoun
The chemical process of burning, producing heat, light, and mechanical energy. In literary metaphors, it evokes furious velocity, explosive energy, and rapid expenditure of power.
Decompositionnoun
The natural biological or chemical process of decay, breakdown, or disintegration into constituent elements.
deforestationnoun
The purposeful permanent clearing of forested land for timber, agriculture, grazing, or urban infrastructure.
Hectarenoun
A metric unit of surface area equal to ten thousand square meters or roughly 2.471 acres.
hydrocarbonnoun
An organic compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon, commonly found in petroleum, natural gas, and coal.
mitigateverb
To make less severe, harmful, intense, or painful in degree.
Pollinationnoun
The transfer of pollen grains from the male anther to the female stigma of a flower, enabling fertilization and seed production.
Rechargeableadjective
Capable of having its electrical chemical energy replenished repeatedly by passing an electric current through the cell in the reverse direction of its normal discharge cycle.
Regenerationnoun
The renewal, restoration, or revival of a biological organism, ecosystem, or cultural structure after decline or damage.
Regenerativeadjective
Relating to or capable of renewing, restoring, or reforming biological vitality and structural equilibrium.

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