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  Lead

  Lead is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Pb and atomic number 82. Lead has a dull luster and is a dense, ductile, very soft, highly malleable, bluish-white metal that has ... > more
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  Earth science

  Many scientists are now starting to use an approach known as Earth system science which treats the entire Earth as a system in its own right, which evolves as a result of positive and negative ... > more
• Energy and the Environment
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  Future energy development

  Energy development is the ongoing effort to provide abundant and accessible energy, through knowledge, skills and constructions. When harnessing energy from primary energy sources and converting them ... > more
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  Civil engineering

  In modern usage, civil engineering is a broad field of engineering that deals with the planning, construction, and maintenance of fixed structures, or public works, as they are related to earth, ... > more
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  Natural gas

  Natural gas, commonly referred to as gas, is a gaseous fossil fuel consisting primarily of methane. It is found in oil fields and natural gas fields, as well as—in smaller quantities—in ... > more
• Energy and the Environment
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  Fossil fuel

  Fossil fuels are hydrocarbons, primarily coal, fuel oil or natural gas, formed from the remains of dead plants and animals. In common dialogue, the term fossil fuel also includes ... > more
• Recycling and Waste
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  Biodegradation

  Biodegradation is the decomposition of organic material by microorganisms. The term biodegradation is often used in relation to sewage treatment, environmental remediation (bioremediation) and to ... > more
• Air Quality
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  Air pollution

  Air pollution is a broad term applied to any chemical, physical (particulate matter), or biological agent that modifies the natural characteristics of the atmosphere. The atmosphere is a complex, ... > more
• Desert
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  Desert

  In geography, a desert is a landscape form or region that receives very little precipitation. Generally deserts are defined as areas that receive an average annual precipitation of less than 250 mm ... > more
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  Geography
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  Cave

  A cave is a natural underground void large enough for an adult human to enter. Some scientists stipulate that it must be large enough that some portion of it will not receive daylight; however, in ... > more

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